Sodium Methoxide → 2-(4-Iodophenyl)propionaldehyde dimethyl acetal

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To a solution of 39.2 g of 2-(4-iodophenyl)propionaldehyde in 39.2 ml of methanol was added 0.2 g of p-toluenesulfonic acid, and the mixture was stirred for 10 minutes. After addition of 19.2 g of methyl orthoformate, stirring was continued for 30 minutes. After completion of the reaction, 1.0 g of sodium methylate was added to the reaction mixture and the solvent was removed by distillation under reduced pressure. On distillation of the residue, there was obtained 43.2 g of 2-(4-iodophenyl)propionaldehyde dimethyl acetal, b.p. 155°-160° C./15 mmHg.

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