Direct and efficient synthesis of unsymmetrical ethers from alcohols catalyzed by Fe(HSO4)(3) under solventaEurofree conditions

摘要

Highly efficient Fe(HSO4)(3) catalyzed etherification of primary, secondary and tertiary benzylic alcohols with primary and secondary aliphatic alcohols is reported. The reaction affords unsymmetrical benzyl ethers in good to excellent yields under solvent-free conditions.