Efficient Synthesis of tert‐Butyl Ethers under Solvent‐Free Conditions

Abstract

A simple and efficient synthesis of tert‐butyl ethers from various alcohols and substituted phenols using tert‐butyl bromide in the presence of basic lead carbonate as a catalyst. The catalyst is easily recovered via filtration and can be reused up to three times without appreciable loss of activity.

Keywords:

• tert‐butyl bromide, tert‐butyl ethers
• lead carbonate
• reusable catalyst, solvent free

Acknowledgments

The authors acknowledge Goutam Das, CEO, Syngene International Pvt. Ltd. for granting permission to P. S. N. for research work.