Synthesis
General procedure for the synthesis of 2-bromo-1-(3-methylphenyl)ethyl-1-one from 1-(bromoethynyl)-3-methylbenzene: A mixed solution of 1-(bromoethynyl)-3-methylbenzene (0.5 mmol), AgF (5 mol%), and water (1 eq.) in TFA (1 mL) was stirred and reacted for 6 hours at 40 °C. Upon completion of the reaction, the TFA was recovered by distillation for reuse. The reaction mixture was purified by column chromatography to afford the target product 2-bromo-1-(3-methylphenyl)ethyl-1-one.
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