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Tertiary Alcohols and Phosphorus Pentachloride Reaction by Pinaki Paul is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the reaction of tertiary alcohols with phosphorus pentachloride, highlighting its effectiveness for synthesizing tertiary chlorides with retention of configuration under mild conditions. The study presents various examples, demonstrating high yields and minimal racemization or inversion during the reaction. The findings suggest that phosphorus pentachloride is a preferred reagent for this transformation, particularly when using short reaction times and buffered conditions.
- Author
- Pinaki Paul
- Language
- EN