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.