2-Naphthol → 4-[2-(2-Naphthoxy)ethoxy]benzaldehyde

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To a solution of potassium hydroxide (0.67 g, 9.80 mmol) in ethanol (30 ml) is added 2-naphthol (1.41 g, 9.80 mmol) and 4-(2-bromoethoxy)benzaldehyde (2.25 g, 9.80 mmol). Then the mixture is heated to reflux for 8 hours. After cooled to −5° C., the precipitate is collected by filtration, washed with water, and dried under vacuum to give the title product (1.03 g, 36%).

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