Dichloromethane → HCID 19363569, compound

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Reaction Steps

Combine 5-(p-methoxybenzyloxy)-3-benzoyloxymethylpent-1,2-diene (12.0 mmol), methylene chloride (25 mL) and water (1.25 mL). Add 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (12.5 mmol) with rapid stirring. After 1.5 hours filter the reaction mixture and extract the filtrate three times with water, dry over MgSO4 and concentrate in vacuo. Chromatograph on silica gel to give the title compound.

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