1,3-Dibromopropane → 7-Propyl-3-neopentyl-6-(3-bromopropyloxy)-1,2-benzisoxazole

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A solution of 3-(2,2-dimethylpropyl)-6-hydroxy-7-propylbenz[4,5]isoxazole (2.000 grams; 8.090 mmol) in dry DMF (20 mL) was treated with 1,3-dibromopropane (4.29 mL; 42.263 mmol). Cesium carbonate (2.900 grams; 8.901 mmol) was added and the mixture stirred at 20° for 8 hours. The reaction mixture was partitioned between isopropyl acetate and pH 4 buffer. The organic was washed with water, then dried over magnesium sulfate. Filtration and evaporation afforded an oil which was chromatographed over silica gel, giving the title compound.

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