Triton B–Mediated Efficient and Convenient Alkoxylation of Activated Aryl and Heteroaryl Halides

Abstract

A simple and convenient one-pot synthesis of aryl alkyl ethers by the alkoxylation of aryl halides with alcohol in the presence of Triton B as a base is described. The procedure is applicable for a variety of aryl and heteroaryl halides, and yields are very good. The use of a nonmetallic base and solvent-free conditions are important features of the reaction.

Keywords:

• Alkoxylation
• aryl halides
• ethers
• Triton B

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

P. R. G., B. C. K. R., and D. A. K. thank the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research/University Grants Commission, New Delhi, for the award of fellowships.

Notes

^a All products exhibited physical and spectral (NMR, mass, IR) properties in accordance with their assigned structures.

^b Isolated yield.