Isopropyl iodide → HCID 58905311, compound

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of 3,5-difluorophenol (1.0 equiv.) in DMF (0.26 M) was added potassium carbonate (2.2 equiv.) followed by 2-iodopropane (1.1 equiv.) and the reaction was stirred overnight at room temperature. The reaction was poured into a separatory funnel and diluted with a 3:1 (v/v) solution of EtOAc:heptanes. The organic phase was washed with water, then sat′d NaHCO3. The remaining organic phase was dried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to provide 1,3-difluoro-5-isopropoxybenzene in 88% yield. 1H NMR (400 MHz, <cdcl3>) δ ppm 1.33 (d, J=6.26 Hz, 6 H), 4.48 (dt, J=11.93, 6.16 Hz, 1 H), 6.31-6.47 (m, 3 H).

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