Boron tribromide → HCID 19871000, compound

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To a solution of 1-methoxy-3-tert-pentylbenzene (3.22 g, 18.1 mmoles) in 100 mL of DCM stirring in −78° C. bath was added dropwise 2.14 mL (5.68 g) of BBr3. The mixture was stirred while warming to room temperature. After 3 h, ice was added, and the organic layer separated, dried over Na2SO4, filtered and evaporated affording 3-tert-pentylphenol, 2.77 g, as an oil.

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