Toluene → 3-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)-2-propene-1-ol

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Methanesulphonic acid (59.4 g) was added to a solution of 1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]prop-2-en-1-ol (50 g) in tetrahydrofuran (200 mL) and de-ionized water (100 mL) at room temperature. Reaction mixture was refluxed at 65° C. to 70° C. for about 20-22 hours. After completion of the reaction, de-ionized water (50 mL) and toluene (200 mL) were added to organic layer. Organic layer was separated and neutralized to pH 7.5-8.0 using solution of sodium bicarbonate (7%), and concentrated under vacuum to give 3-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]prop-2-en-1-ol as oil.

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