How is 2-[4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl]ethanol (CAS: 61439-59-6) typically synthesized?

2-[4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl]ethanol can be synthesized by reacting benzyl bromide with p-hydroxybenzaldehyde in the presence of sodium hydroxide. The reaction yields a mixture that can be purified by recrystallization. Alternatively, it can be prepared from 4-benzyloxybenzaldehyde through reduction with sodium borohydride, followed by hydrolysis.