Acetic Anhydride → HCID 19885903, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 3-(1-hydroxy-4-phenylbutyl)-furan (0.167 g., 0.772 mmol), acetic anhydride (1 ml, excess) and pyridine (3 to 4 drops, excess), was stirred at room temperature until no starting material remained (as monitored by TLC). The reaction mixture was then partitioned between ethyl ether and a 5% ammonium chloride solution. The organic portion was washed repeatedly with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution, aqueous cupric sulfate solution, water, saturated sodium chloride solution, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to give 3-(1-acetoxy-4-phenylbutyl)furan.

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