Chlorosuccinimide → Des-N,N-diethylethanaMine 4-HydroxycloMiphene

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Reaction Steps

Combine (E and Z)-1-[(4-hydroxy)phenyl]-1,2-diphenyl-ethylene [Cacchi et al, Tet. Lets. 25, 3137-3140 (1984)] (0.90 g, 3.31 mmol) and N-chlorosuccinimide (0.486 g, 3.64 mmol) in chloroform (20 mL). Heat to reflux and allow to stir at reflux for 48 hours. Evaporate in vacuo. Chromatograph on silica gel eluting with 20% ethyl acetate/hexane to give the title compound as a solid: mp; 127°-129° C.

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