Allyl bromide → 2-allyloxy-4-methoxy-benzaldehyde

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of 100 g of 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde in 2 liters of acetone add 79.5 ml of allyl bromide and then, gradually, 272 g of potassium carbonate. Heat at reflux for 4 hours and then filter; concentrate the filtrate in vacuo, take up the residue in 1 liter of dichloromethane and wash the solution with 1N sodium hydroxide solution and then with saturated sodium chloride solution. Dry over magnesium sulphate and concentrate in vacuo.

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