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Synthetic Communications
An International Journal for Rapid Communication of Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Volume 28, 1998 - Issue 3
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Mono-Alkylation of Diols Through Ruthenium-Catalyzed Reaction with Homoallyl Alcohols

Dong Wang Department of Chemistry, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 70118, USA
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Chao-Jun Li Department of Chemistry, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 70118, USA
Pages 507-515 | Received 27 Jul 1997, Published online: 15 Aug 2006
 
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Abstract

Under the catalysis of RuCl2(PPh3)3, a variety of diols reacted with homoallylic alcohols, generating mono-allyl ethers. Di-, tri-, and tetra-(ethylene glycols) all reacted to give mono ethers. Under the same conditions, primary hydroxyl groups reacted preferentially over secondary ones.

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