27.2. A sample of 4-(4-bromophenyl)-phenol (VIII) obtained by the hydrolysis of 4-(4- bromophenyl)-phenyl benzenesulfonate (VII)'was also used for the preparation of this compound (IX). The yield of the crude acetate (IX) corresponded to 92% on the basis of the benzenesulfonate used. The mp 128-129'was the same as for the product described above, the crystals were similar, and a mixture of samples of the two preparations melted ...