5-bromo-2-phenylmethoxybenzonitrile

Conditions: temp:0.00; pressure:0.00; stir:

Conditions: temp:0.00; pressure:0.00; stir:

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

Procedure: 2-(Benzyloxy)-5-bromobenzonitrile and triisopropyl borate were dissolved in a mixed solvent of THF and toluene, and at −78° C., an n-butyllithium/hexane solution was dropwise added. This was heated up to room temperature, and 1 M hydrochloric acid was added to the reaction mixture, followed by stirring to obtain [4-(benzyloxy)-3-cyanophenyl]boric acid. ES: 254.

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

Procedure: 5-Bromo-2-hydroxybenzonitrile, benzyl bromide and potassium carbonate were reacted in DMF at room temperature to obtain 2-(benzyloxy)-5-bromobenzonitrile. EI: 287, 289.