Phenol → 1,2-Diphenoxyethane

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Reaction Steps

160 g of 2-bromoethylphenyl ether are added to a mixture of 94 g of phenol, 30 ml of water and 60 g of sodium hydroxide, at a temperature of 100° C. After a reaction time of 16 hours, the mixture is poured into water, filtered by suction, and the product is recrystallized from ethyl acetate. 90 g (53%) of 1,2-diphenoxy ethane having a melting point of 95° C. are obtained.

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