Pyridine → 1-Chloroethyl 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-7-benzofuranyl carbonate

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21.5 g (0.15 mole) of 1-chloroethylchloroformate are added in a single portion to a solution of 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-7-benzofuranol (24.6 g; 0.15 mole) in dichloromethane (150 ml). The mixture is cooled to between 0° and 5° C., and 12 g (0.15 mole) of pyridine are added dropwise. The mixture is stirred for 3 hours at 20° C. The organic phase is then washed with 2×50 ml of iced water. It is dried over magnesium sulphate and the solvent is evaporated. A yellow oil is obtained which is distilled. 34.1 g of the expected carbonate is then recovered (84% yield).

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