| abstract |
A new synthesis of 4-bromo-2-methoxybenzaldehyde is reported from 1, 4 dibromo 2- fluorobenzene. First, 2-fluoro-4-bromobenzaldehyde is prepared through metal halogen exchange and formylation with a formyl source at 0 °C. After crystallization, this intermediate is reacted with methanol in the presence of potassium carbonate. Subsequently, 4-bromo-2-methoxybenzaldehyde is crystallized. |