Ethanol → HCID 14142143, compound

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To a stirred solution of 85g (0.337 mol) of ethyl 7-(2-furoyl)heptanoate (Example 3) in 500 ml of abs. ethanol is added 12.75g (0.337 mol) of sodium borohydride in small portions during 20 min. at 20°-35° C. The mixture is stirred at ambient temperature for 3.5 hr., poured into 2.5 l of water, and extracted with ether. The extract is washed with brine, dried over magnesium sulfate, and concentrated to give a pale yellow oil (85.8g).

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