Synthesis 2005(5): 708-710  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-861817
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Polymer-Supported Ferric Chloride as a Heterogeneous Catalyst for Chemoselective Deprotection of Acetonides

M. Adharvana Chari*, K. Syamasundar
Department of Chemistry, J. N. T. University, Kukatpally, Hyderabad 500072, India
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Publication History

Received 28 September 2004
Publication Date:
14 February 2005 (online)

Abstract

Acetonides undergo chemoselective deprotection to afford the corresponding 1,2-diols in excellent yields using polymer (PVP)-supported ferric chloride as a heterogeneous catalyst in acetonitrile-dichloromethane at room temperature.