A convenient method has been developed for transforming alkyl halides into the corresponding alcohols an S2 reaction. Treatment of an alkyl halide with the squarate dianion at high temperature produces mono-alkyl squarate, and a one-pot basic hydrolysis of the intermediate affords the alcohol in good yield.
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