Methyl 1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate → 1-Benzofuran-2-Ylmethanol

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The crude product 3 (324 g) was dissolved in anhydrous ethyl ether. The solution was kept under inert atmosphere (nitrogen or argon) and cooled to 0° C. in an ice bath. A 1M solution of lithium aluminum hydride in ether (620 ml) was added dropwise, while stirring, over a period of 1 hour. The solution was then washed with 2N HCl (4×1,000 ml), with 2N KOH (2×500 ml), and with water (1,000 ml). The material was dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered, and the solvent evaporated. The crude product was distilled in vacuo, yielding approximately 155.36 g (1.05 mol). The boiling point is 110° C. at 1.5 mm Hg.

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