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An ether solution (50 ml) of methyl benzo[b]thiophene-3-carboxylate (15 g) was added dropwise to a suspension of lithium aluminium hydride (3.5 g) in ether (100 ml) followed by reflux for 2 h. Usual work-up gave benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl methanol (13.5 g) as an oil.

1. temperatureby reflux for 2 h