An Effective Method for the Preparation of ω-Bromoalkanols from α,ω-Diols

Article abstract of DOI:10.1055/s-1985-31464

Pure ω-bromoalkanols 2 (n=2-12), not contaminated by any dibromoalkanes or unreacted diols 1, were prepared in good yields by refluxing a mixture of diols 1, aqueous (48percent) hydrogen bromide, and benzene using a Dean-Stark water separator.