Iodoethane → Methyl 6-bromo-3-ethoxy-2-methylbenzoate

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To a solution of methyl 6-bromo-3-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate (114b, 0.701 g, 2.86 mmol) in DMF (6 mL) was added cesium carbonate (0.997 g, 3.0 mmol) and then iodoethane (0.400 mL, 5.00 mmol). The reaction was stirred at 65° C. for 30 minutes. The reaction mixture was poured into ethyl acetate and washed with water (×2). The ethyl acetate layer was concentrated under vacuum to give methyl 6-bromo-3-ethoxy-2-methylbenzoate (114c, 0.75 g, 96% yield) as a clear oil.

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