Hexane → 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-(2-nitrostyryl)phenol

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To a solution of 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (8.09 g, 34.5 mmol) and 2-nitrophenylacetic acid (9.40 g, 51.9 mmol) in xylene (60 ml) was added piperidine (0.3 ml) and the mixture was heated under reflux for 26 hrs while removing water producing with the progress of reaction. After allowing to stand overnight, hexane was added to afford as crystals 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-(2-nitrostyryl)phenol (7.67 g, 62.9%).

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