1-Bromo-5-chloropentane → HCID 86181973, compound

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Reaction Steps

Combine (E and Z)-1-[(4-hydroxy)phenyl]-1,2-diphenyl-2-chloro-ethylene (2.3 g, 7.5 mmol) and 5-bromo-1-chloropentane (2.78 g, 15.0 mmol) in ethanol (40 mL). Add a solution of sodium ethoxide in ethanol (11.12 mL, 0.67M, 7.5 mmol). Heat to reflux under an inert atmosphere. After 24 hours concentrate in vacuo. Chromatograph on silica gel eluting with 1/7 ethyl acetate/hexane. Concentration of the product containing fractions to give the title compound which is taken on to the next step without further purification.

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