Synthesis 2009(11): 1904-1908  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1088062
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Selective Deprotection of Silyl Ethers with Sodium Periodate

Jun Lia, Dirk Menche*b
a Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung, Medizinische Chemie, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany
b University of Heidelberg, Department of Organic Chemistry, INF 270, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
Fax: +49(6221)544205; e-Mail: dirk.menche@oci.uni-heidelberg.de;
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Publication History

Received 29 January 2009
Publication Date:
20 April 2009 (online)

Abstract

Highly selective deprotection of silyl ethers by NaIO4 in THF-H2O (4:1) is reported. The mild neutral conditions enable efficient applications to complex, polyfunctional, and sensitive substrates.