Synlett 1991; 1991(12): 923-924
DOI: 10.1055/s-1991-20925
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Synthesis of 4-(Trifluoromethylpyridyl)phenol Derivatives

P. Boy* , C. Combellas, A. Thiébault
  • *Laboratoire de Chimie et Electrochimie des Matériaux Moléculaires ESPCI, 10 rue Vauquelin, F-75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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Publication Date:
07 March 2002 (online)

2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-(trifluoromethylpyridyl)phenols are electrosynthesized via SRN1 reaction of chloro(trifluoromethyl)-pyridines with 2,6-di-tert-butylphenoxide. The tert-butyl groups are then eliminated by a transalkylation reaction, using trifluoromethanesulfonic acid and toluene.

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