Expeditious Synthesis of 3-Aryl Benzothiophene A Raloxifene Intermediate
Author(s): Pailla Umareddy and Veerareddy AravaA cyclodehydration of aryl thioacetyl compound with aluminum chloride to form 3-Aryl-6-methoxy thiofurans was an important step in the synthesis of raloxifene hydrochloride. Aryl thioacetyl compound was prepared in a single step from 3-methoxy benzenethiol and 4-methoxy phenacylbromide.
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