1-(4-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)ethan-1-one → alpha-Methyl-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzenemethanol

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To a solution of 1-(4-Trifluoromethoxyphenyl)ethanone (1.00 g, 4.90 mmol) in THF (5 mL) at 0° C. was added IM LiAlH4 in THF (5.9 mL, 5.9 mmol), and the solution was allowed to warm to rt. A few drops of water were added to quench. The mixture was concentrated in vacuo, transferred to a separatory funnel, and extracted using DCM and sat. aq. Rochelle salt. The organic layer was concentrated in vacuo to afford the title compound as a clear oil.

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