A Base-Catalyzed 1,6-Conjugate Addition of p-QMs for the Synthesis of Diaryl Methyl Ethers (Thioether)
A base-catalyzed 1,6-conjugate addition of p-QMs for the preparation of diaryl methyl ethers (thioether) has been developed with 37% to 95% yields,which realized the solvolysis reaction between p-QMs and alcohol (thiophenol) under the catalysis of 20% NaOH. The method features easy operation,mild condition and good functional tolerance. A gram scale experiment was examined in 80% yield,which provides possibility for potential application and transformation in later stage.
Base catalyzedp-QMs1,6-Conjugate additionAlcoholDiaryl methyl ethers