Abstract
An environmentally benign method for O-tert-Boc protection of alcohols and phenols catalyzed by MgOZrO2 nanoparticles under solvent-free conditions is described. A variety of phenols, alcohols (aliphatic and aromatic) were converted to corresponding O-tert-Boc products in good to excellent yield (50-95%). The present protocol is expedient, simple, and efficient under solvent-free conditions. The MgOZrO2 Nps are easily prepared from inexpensive precursors, and are reusable, recyclable and chemoselective.
| Original language | Unknown |
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| Pages (from-to) | 395-400 |
| Journal | Applied Organometallic Chemistry |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 8 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2012 |