Carbon tetrabromide → 8-bromo-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decane

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Reaction Steps

A stirred solution of 17.4 grams (0.11 mole) of 1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decan-8-ol (prepared as in Step B of Example 8) and 46.2 grams (0.14 mole) of freshly recrystallized carbon tetrabromide in 100 mL of methylene chloride is cooled to about 0° C., and a solution of 32.3 grams (0.12 mole) of triphenylphosphine in 50 mL of methylene chloride is added dropwise. Upon completion of addition, the reaction mixture is allowed to warm to ambient temperature where it is stirred for about 18 hours. After this time the reaction mixture is concentrated to about one quarter of the original volume. The concentrate is then passed through a pad of silica gel. Elution is accomplished with heptane. The eluate is concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding 8-bromo-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decane.

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