TITLE:
BF3.OEt2-Mediated Benzylation of Arenes and Heteroarenes with Benzyl Ether Derivatives
AUTHORS:
Ling Dang, Qiang Li, Tongmei Ma, Sheng Sheng, Wei Zeng
KEYWORDS:
Friedel-Crafts Alkylation, BF3.OEt2, Diarylmethane, Benzyl Ether Derivatives, Arenes
JOURNAL NAME:
International Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Vol.1 No.4,
December
27,
2011
ABSTRACT: An efficient BF3.OEt2-promoted benzylation of arenes and heteroarenes with various benzyl ether derivatives has been developed. This method provided alternative access to valuable diarylmethane in good yields under mild conditions via an easy work-up procedure.