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Synthesis 1985; 1985(8): 759-760
DOI: 10.1055/s-1985-31336
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A Simple Preparation of Alkyl Trifluoromethanesulfonates (Triflates) from Alkyl Trimethylsilyl Ethers

Corinne Aubert* , Jean-Pierre Bégué
  • *CERCOA, CNRS, 2 Rue Henri Dunant. F-94320 Thiais, France
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17 September 2002 (online)

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Several alkyl trifluoromethanesulfonates (triflates) 2 are prepared by reacting alkyl trimethylsilyl ethers 1 with trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride. The triflates 2 can be used for further reactions without isolation, as illustrated in the preparation of the ether 3 and cumene (4).