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RESEARCH LETTERS

A simple and eco-sustainable method for the O-Boc protection/deprotection of various phenolic structures under water-mediated/catalyst-free conditions

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Pages 211-216 | Received 14 Jun 2012, Accepted 04 Oct 2012, Published online: 25 Jan 2013
 

Abstract

A greener, efficient, and chemoselective protocol for O-Boc protection/deprotection of a wide range of phenol derivatives is reported under catalyst-free conditions in water-related systems. Unlike previous reports, no additional reagents or catalysts were used, and workup fulfils green chemistry requirements, making the present method even more interesting.

Acknowledgements

This work was generously supported by the Direction Générale de la Recherche Scientifique et du Développement Technologique (DGRS-DT) and Algerian Ministry of Scientific Research (FNR, PNR). Fruitful discussions with Dr. Jamel Zoubir are greatly appreciated.