Thiophenol → 3-Chloropropyl phenyl sulfide

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Reaction Steps

To a solution containing 1.1 mole sodium hydroxide in 500 ml water are added 1 mole thiophenol and 2 moles 1-bromo-3-chloro-propane. The mixture is then refluxed for 30 hours, with vigorous stirring. After cooling, the resulting material is extracted with methylene chloride. After washing with dilute lye, and then with water, the solvent is evaporated in vacuo. The product, 3-phenylthio-1-chloropropane, distills at 138°-140° C. under 13 mm Hg.

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