The reaction between 2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl)phenol [17152-43-1] (1) and epichlorohydrin [106-89-8] (2) in the presence of sodium metal gives (3). Opening of the oxirane by treatment with isopropylamine [75-31-0] (4) completed the synthesis of Bornaprolol (5).