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Iron(III) p-Toluenesulfonate Catalyzed Synthesis of Homoallyl Ethers from Acetals and Aldehydes
Tetrahedron Letters (2007)
  • Ram S. Mohan, Illinois Wesleyan University
  • Matthew J. Spafford
  • Erin D. Anderson
  • Joshua R. Lacey
  • Ann C. Palma
Abstract
Iron(III) p-toluenesulfonate, Fe(OTs)3.6H20, is an inexpensive, versatile and commercially available catalyst for the allylation of acetals using allyltrimethylsilane to yield homoallyl ethers in moderate to good yields. The one-pot conversion of aldehydes to homoallyl ethers using alkoxysilanes has also been accomplished using Fe(OTs)3.6H20 as a catalyst. The use of mild reaction conditions and a relatively non-corrosive catalyst make this method an attractive option for the synthesis of a range of homoallyl ethers.
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Publication Date
2007
Citation Information
Ram S. Mohan, Matthew J. Spafford, Erin D. Anderson, Joshua R. Lacey, et al.. "Iron(III) p-Toluenesulfonate Catalyzed Synthesis of Homoallyl Ethers from Acetals and Aldehydes" Tetrahedron Letters Vol. 48 (2007)
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