Investigation of copper(II) tetrafluoroborate catalysed epoxide opening

Authors :: Capes, Amy S.
Crossman, Arthur T.
Webster, Lauren A.
Ferguson, Michael A.J.
Gilbert, Ian H.
Source :: Tetrahedron Letters: International Organ for the Rapid Publication of Preliminary Communications in Organic Chemistry. Dec2011, Vol. 52 Issue 52, p7091-7094. 4p.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: Abstract: We report the extension of the copper(II) tetrafluoroborate catalysed opening of epoxides with alcohols to include a wider variety of alcohols, a range of solvents and a method to purify the products from the reaction. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Subjects :: *COPPER catalysts
*TETRAFLUOROBORATES
*EPOXY compounds
*ALCOHOLS (Chemical class)
*SOLVENTS
*CHEMICAL reactions

Language :: English
ISSN :: 00404039
Volume :: 52
Issue :: 52
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: Tetrahedron Letters: International Organ for the Rapid Publication of Preliminary Communications in Organic Chemistry
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 67622766
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tetlet.2011.10.090