4-Chlorobiphenyl → 2-(2-Iodophenyl)ethan-1-ol

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The title compound was synthesized by a sequence similar to that for Example 87 except that 2-(2-iodophenyl)ethyl bromide and commercially available diethyl phenethyl malonate were used in lieu of the 4-chlorobiphenyl and phenylpropyl malonate respectively. The final product was recrystallized from chloroform to give a fluffy, white solid (mp: melts/softens over a broad range starting at 50° C.; the bulk of the sample melts at 189°-190° C.).

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