Toluene → 1H-Indene-2-methanol, 2,3-dihydro-2,5-dimethyl-

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147.53 g of K2CO3, 875 g of toluene and 350 g of 2,6-dimethyl indanone were introduced, under nitrogen, into a Schmizo-type 1.5 l vessel provided with a condenser and a mechanical stirrer. The mixture was heated to 51°. 122.45 g of Formcel® 55% (origin: Hoechst) were then added over a period of 1 h. The mixture was stirred continuously at 51° for 2 h. The reaction medium was then cooled to 24° and 350 g of water were added. After being stirred for 10 mins, the mixture was decanted, then washed 3 times with water. Concentration in vacuo produced 404.71 g of raw product pure to 97.6% (GC).

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