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DOI: 10.1055/a-2793-0264
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The Improved Synthesis of 2-[Dimethylphenylsilyl]ethanol (DMPSE-OH) and its Utility in Carboxyl Protection

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  • Yong-Qing Yang 

    1   School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China (Ringgold ID: RIN12676)

  • Wenhua Ruan

    1   School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China (Ringgold ID: RIN12676)

  • Zheng Lu 

    2   School of pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China (Ringgold ID: RIN12676)

  • Xiaoqian Li

    1   School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China (Ringgold ID: RIN12676)

  • Ximing Xu

    1   School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China (Ringgold ID: RIN12676)

Supported by: National Natural Science Foundation of China 8217131836
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A highly efficient, two-step synthesis of 2-(dimethylphenylsilyl)ethanol (DMPSE-OH) was developed via the Karstedt-catalyzed hydrosilylation of vinyl acetate followed by basic hydrolysis, providing the product in 76% overall yield. The utility of DMPSE-OH was demonstrated as a protecting group for carboxylic acids, including aromatic, aliphatic, and amino acid derivatives, via a Steglich-type esterification that proceeds in good to excellent yields. Deprotection of the resulting 2-(dimethylphenylsilyl)ethyl acetate was efficiently accomplished using tetrabutylammonium fluoride (TBAF). It is noteworthy, however, that this deprotection led to partial racemization of the amino acid substrates.



Publication History

Received: 04 December 2025

Accepted after revision: 20 January 2026

Accepted Manuscript online:
20 January 2026

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