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Synthesis 1988; 1988(5): 377-379
DOI: 10.1055/s-1988-27579
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Direct Conversion of Aryl Silyl Ethers to Alkyl Aryl and Diaryl Ethers

D. G. Saunders*
  • *Research Division, Kodak Limited, Headstone Drive, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 4TY, England
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20 August 2002 (online)

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The reaction of aryl silyl ethers with alkyl halide, or activated aryl halide, and tetrabutylammonium fluoride, yields alkyl aryl ethers or diaryl ethers, respectively. Alkyl silyl ethers under the same or related reaction conditions give mainly the corresponding alcohol, and only very low yields of the ether.