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The synthesis of Benzyl 6-Bromohexyl Ether involves a reaction between a benzyl bromide derivative and 6-bromohexan-1-ol. This process utilizes FeSO₄ (iron(II) sulfate) as a recoverable and reusable catalyst/mediator. The key features of this method are that it proceeds without the need for an additional base or co-solvent, and is conducted under mild reaction conditions.^[1]

[1] G. JOSHI   S. A. New Method for the Synthesis of Benzyl Alkyl Ethers Mediated by FeSO4[J]. Synthetic Communications, 2011, 41 1: 720-728. DOI:10.1080/00397911003642674.