Acetovanillone → 1-(4-Benzyloxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)-ethanone

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A solution of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyacetophenone (40 g, 240 mmol), benzyl bromide (31.4 mL, 260 mmol) and potassium carbonate (99.6 g, 360 mmol) in DMF (800 mL) was heated to 40° C. overnight. The solution was cooled to room temperature, poured over ice and the resultant solid was filtered. This material was washed with water and dried to give 1-(4-benzyloxy-3-methoxyphenyl)ethanone (61 g, 99%).

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