Thionyl bromide → HCID 18432807, compound

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22.53 g (92.9 mmol) of di(m-methoxyphenyl)methyl alcohol were dissolved in 200 ml of diethyl ether and, under a nitrogen atmosphere, 28.76 g (138.3 mmol) of thionyl bromide dissolved in 20 ml of diethyl ether were added dropwise. After 6 hours at room temperature, the mixture was poured into ice-water, and the organic phase was separated off, washed with water and saturated NaHCO3 solution, then dried with MgSO4 and concentrated. 27.73 g (97.8%) of crude product were obtained and were immediately reacted further.

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