We have found that the etherification of silyl-protected secondary alcohols proceeds smoothly in the presence of strontium metal using silyl chloride instead of the expensive, yet more reactive, and commonly… Click to show full abstract
We have found that the etherification of silyl-protected secondary alcohols proceeds smoothly in the presence of strontium metal using silyl chloride instead of the expensive, yet more reactive, and commonly used silyl triflate. The reaction occurred almost completely with various alcohols.
               
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