Benzoyl Peroxide → HCID 21413843, compound

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of 5.0 gm. of 2-(2-fluoro-4-methylphenyl)benzoxazole in 200 cc. of carbon tetrachloride is added 4.5 gm. of N-bromosuccinimide and 50 mg. of dibenzoyl peroxide. The mixture is refluxed for 2 hours, filtered to remove succinimide and concentrated in vacuo. The residue is recrystallized from toluene to give 2-(4-bromomethyl-2-fluorophenyl)benzoxazole, m.p. 170°-173°C.

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