Bromine → 3-(2-Bromoacetyl)-5-(2-methoxyethoxy)benzonitrile

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Br2 (31.5 mmol) was dropped into the solution of 3-acetyl-5-(2-methoxyethoxy)benzonitrile (30 mmol) in 150 ml ether at 0° C., then stirred at room temperature for 5 h. The solution was washed with brine, dried (MgSO4), filtered, and concentrated to afford 3-(2-bromoacetyl)-5-(2-methoxyethoxy)benzonitrile (94.2%).

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