Dimethylformamide → [1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-carbonyl chloride

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To a stirring solution of 1,1'-biphenylcarboxylic acid (1.0 g, 4.6 mmol) in 10 ml of dry benzene, under argon was added oxalyl chloride (0.40 ml, 2.0 eq.). To this solution was added DMF dropwise in 10 minute intervals, until no gas was evolved and the solution turned slightly cloudy (two drops). The mixture was stirred for 1 hour, then reduced on the rotovap without heating. The crude product, white solid, was carried directly on to the next step.

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