Phosphorus tribromide → 1-Bromo-3-(bromomethyl)-5-methoxybenzene

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11 Grams (51 mmole) of 3-bromo-5methoxy benzyl alcohol was dissolved in 100 ml methylene chloride and cooled in an ice-bath. 2.0 ml (20 mmole) of phosphorus tribromide was added dropwise to this solution at room temperature, and the mixture was allowed to stir for 10 minutes. Saturated sodium bicarbonate solution was then added, and the mixture was extracted with ether and washed with sodium bicarbonate solution. Evaporation of the ether yielded 12 grams of 3-Bromo-5-methoxy-benzyl bromide as a white solid.

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