Phenol → DBU phenol salt

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A THF solution (5 mL) of phenol (0.48 g, 5.1 mmol) was added to a 50 mL flask containing THF (10 mL) and DBU (0.76 g, 5.0 mmol) under nitrogen atmosphere. The solution was stirred for 2 hours and evaporated afterward. The liquid residue was then washed with diethyl ether, isolated by decantation, and dried under vacuum (1.18 g, 95%).

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