Methanesulfonyl chloride → 3-Methoxybenzyl methanesulfonate

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The title compound was prepared by following the general procedure of Example 43 for mesylation as a colorless oil (292 mg, 93%) from 3-methoxybenzyl alcohol (200 mg, 1.45 mmol) and methanesulfonyl chloride (249 mg, 2.17 mmol). 1H NMR (CDCl3, 300 MHz) δ2.92 (s, 3H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 5.22 (s, 2H), 6.90-7.03 (m, 3H), 7.32 (t, 1H, J=7.7 Hz) ppm.

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