Hydrogen Peroxide → HCID 19785710, compound

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Reaction Steps

5.7 g of 30% hydrogen peroxide are added dropwise at 0° C. to 16.1 g (0.05 mol) of 2-tert-butyl-6-methyl-4-(n-octylthiomethyl)phenol, dissolved in 120 ml of acetone. After stirring at room temperature for 26 hours, the solvent is distilled off under reduced pressure. Chromatography on silica gel using methylene chloride/ethyl acetate in a ratio of 9:1 as eluent gives 12.2 g of 2-tert-butyl-6-methyl-4-(octylsulfinylmethyl)phenol as a yellowish oil.

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