Benzyl Bromide → 3-(Benzyloxy)-4-nitrobenzaldehyde

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To a stirred solution of benzyl bromide (6.9 g, 40.3 mmol) and 3-hydroxy-4-nitrobenzaldehyde (9.7 g, 58.0 mmol) is added potassium carbonate (8.9 g, 64.4 mmol). The mixture is stirred at RT for 18 h, diluted with water and extracted with EtOAc. The organic phase is washed with aqueous potassium carbonate and brine, dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated to afford the title compound as a yellow solid: (M+1)+=258.

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