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A convenient procedure for the synthesis of allyl and benzyl ethers from alcohols and phenols

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Allyl and benzyl ethers of alcohols can be prepared conveniently and in high yield with allyl and benzyl bromide in the presence of solid potassium hydroxide without use of any solvent. Phenols can be converted to allyl ethers but are inert to benzylation under above conditions.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, Pondicherry University, 605 014, Pondicherry, India

    H Surya Prakash Rao & S P Senthilkumar

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Rao, H.S.P., Senthilkumar, S.P. A convenient procedure for the synthesis of allyl and benzyl ethers from alcohols and phenols. J Chem Sci 113, 191–196 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02704069

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