Benzyl Bromide → HCID 59153173, compound

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Reaction Steps

Add benzyl bromide (17.63 g, 103.1 mmol, 12.3 mL) and cesium carbonate (30.53 g, 93.7 mmol) to a solution of 1-(2,4-dihydroxy-3-iodo-phenyl)-3-methyl-butan-1-one (15.00 g, 46.9 mmol) in anhydrous dimethylformamide (120 mL) at room temperature under Argon gas. Stir the reaction at room temperature overnight. Filter the mixture and concentrate the filtrate under reduced pressure to an oil. Partition the oil between ether and water. Separate the organic layer and extract the aqueous layer with ether (2×). Combine the organic layers, wash with brine, dry over sodium sulfate, filter and concentrate to provide a redish oil (22.5 g, 45 mmol, 96% yield). MS (m/z): 501 (M+1).

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