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Synlett 1992; 1992(7): 567-568
DOI: 10.1055/s-1992-21417
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Anhydrous Iron(III) Chloride Dispersed on 3A Molecular Sieves, a Mild and Efficient Catalyst for Methoxymethylation of Alcohols

Harish K. Patney*
  • *Department of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences, University of Technology, Sydney, P.O. Box 123, Broadway, Sydney, New South Wales 2007, Australia
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08 March 2002 (online)

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A mild and efficient procedure is described for the rapid conversion of primary and secondary alcohols to methoxymethyl ethers by using dimethoxymethane and anhydrous iron(III) chloride dispersed on 3A molecular sieves as a catalyst.

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