Cleavage of 2-methoxyethoxymethyl ethers catalyzed by cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate (CAN) in acetic anhydride

The reactions of 2-methoxyethoxymethyl (MEM) ethers 1 with a catalytic amount of cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate (CAN) in acetic anhydride gave the corresponding mixed acetal esters 2 and acetates 3.

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Published inChemistry letters no. 10; pp. 1012 - 1013
Main Authors Tanemura, K, Suzuki, T, Nishida, Y, Satsumabayashi, K, Horaguchi, T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published TOKYO Chemical Soc Japan 01.10.2001
Subjects
Chemistry
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Physical Sciences
Science & Technology
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Summary:The reactions of 2-methoxyethoxymethyl (MEM) ethers 1 with a catalytic amount of cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate (CAN) in acetic anhydride gave the corresponding mixed acetal esters 2 and acetates 3.
ISSN:0366-7022
1348-0715
DOI:10.1246/cl.2001.1012