Acetic Acid → 3-Bromo-7-fluoro-1-benzofuran

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To a solution of potassium hydroxide (12.7 g) in ethanol (180 ml) was slowly added the product obtained in Step 1 (34 g) and stirred for 3 hours. The resulting solution was neutralized by acetic acid, then extracted with ether. The organic layer was washed with successive water and saturated aqueous NaCl solution. After drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate, ether was removed in vacuo to give 24.1 g of the objective compound.

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