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