Phosphorus tribromide → 1-(Bromomethyl)-2,3,4-trimethoxybenzene

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A solution of 1-hydroxymethyl-2,3,4-trimethoxybenzene (1 g, 5 mmoles) in anhydrous ethered solution (10 ml) is injected into a three-necked flask supplied with a septum and equipped with a magnetic stirrer, which is swept with argon. Phosphorus tribromide at -20° C. (1.46 g, 5 mmoles) dissolved in ether (8 ml) is then added. The mixture is stirred at -10° C. for 2 hours and then washed with ice-cold water and finally with NaCl, and then dried over MgSO4. Evaporation at 0° C. under reduced pressure gives a colorless oil (1.24 g) which is homogeneous in TLC (Y=95%).

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