Benzyl Bromide → 2-Benzyloxy-1-bromo-6-methoxy-naphthalene

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Reaction Steps

Add 1-bromo-6-methoxy-naphthalen-2-ol (66.7 g, 264 mmol), potassium carbonate (K2CO3, 40.0 g, 290 mmol) and benzyl bromide (49.6 g, 290 mmol) to DMF (800 mL). Stir the mixture at ambient temperature for 1 hour. Add water (400 mL) to precipitate the product. Collect the precipitate and wash the filter cake with heptane (3×125 mL) then dry to provide 83.7 g of 2-benzyloxy-1-bromo-6-methoxy-naphthalene (86.2%).

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