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. 2016 Jan 13;21(1):88. doi: 10.3390/molecules21010088

Table 1.

Optimization of batch conditions for the mono ortho-bromination reaction.

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Entry NBS (mol %) pTsOH (mol %) Ratio (Relative % at 285 nm) Isolated Yield 10
(%)
9 10 11
1 a,b 100 10 6 87 7 --
2 b 100 10 5 93 2 --
3 100 10 3 94 3 92%
4 110 10 0 88 12 86%
5 100 0 15 77 8 74%
6 100 20 3 93 4 90%

a NBS added as a single portion at the start of the reaction and then reaction stirred for 25 min; b Reaction conducted in dry methanol.