Tetrahydrofuran → 3-Benzyloxybenzene-2-propanol

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To a 0° solution of 2.2 mole of methyl magnesium iodide in 1.5 l. ether is added a solution of 200 g. (1.06 mole) of methyl 3-benzyloxybenzoate in 500 ml. ether and 500 ml. tetrahydrofuran. The reaction mixture is stirred for 3 hours and then added to 1.5 l. ice cold saturated ammonium chloride and 2 l. ether. The organic extract is dried over magnesium sulfate and evaporated to an oil. Crystallization of the crude oil in petroleum ether gives 186 g. (93%) of the title compound.

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