Propylene Oxide → HCID 178520878, compound

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Reaction Steps

21.6 g hydroxymethylferrocene was dissolved in 250 ml dichloromethane and 2.16 g methanesulfonic acid was added. Then 5.8 g of propylene oxide was added dropwise at room temperature while stirring. After this addition was complete, the mixture was stirred for another 24 hours at room temperature. Then the mixture was washed several times with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and with distilled water. After the solution was dried, the solvent was drawn off by vacuum and 22.5 g of the desired product obtained.

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