2,4-dichloro-6-methoxyphenol

Conditions: temp:0.00; pressure:0.00; stir:; See reaction.notes.procedure_details.

Procedure: 54 g of 3,5-dichloroguaiacol (0.28 mole) is added to sodium ethylate produced by reacting 6.44 g of sodium on 84 ml of ethyl alcohol. 51 g (0.28 mole + 10% excess) of 1-chloro-3-morpholinopropane is added to the resulting solution. The mixture is heated under reflux for 8 hours. Precipitation of sodium chloride is observed. Cooling is effected and then the mixture is dissolved in 300 ml of water and 30 ml of concentrated hydrochloric acid. The resulting solution is filtered, then ammonia is added to precipitate the base which is extracted with ether. The ether is eliminated and the residue is distilled under vacuum. produced The mixture is heated under reflux for 8 hours Precipitation of sodium chloride Cooling the mixture is dissolved in 300 ml of water The resulting solution is filtered ammonia is added to precipitate the base which is extracted with ether the residue is distilled under vacuum