Efficient deprotection of phenol methoxymethyl ethers using a solid acid catalyst with Wells-Dawson structure

Romanelli, Gustavo Pablo; Autino, Juan Carlos; Baronetti, Graciela Teresita; Thomas, Horacio Jorge

Articulo

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http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/35055

http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/6/12/1006

issn:1420-3049

Autor

Romanelli, Gustavo Pablo

Autino, Juan Carlos

Baronetti, Graciela Teresita

Thomas, Horacio Jorge

Institución

Universidad Nacional de La Plata (Argentina)

Resumen

Deprotection of various phenols from their respective methoxymethyl ethers using an heteropolyacid catalyst was studied. The catalyst was the Wells-Dawson heteropolyacid, used both in bulk or supported on silica. Yields were high to quantitative after less than one hour reaction time and the catalyst was easily recoverable and reusable.

Facultad de Ciencias Exactas