Synlett 1993; 1993(6): 429-430
DOI: 10.1055/s-1993-22483
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Molybdenum Catalyzed Methoxymethylation of Alcohols

M. Lakshmi Kantam* , P. Lakshmi Santhi
  • *Homogeneous Catalysis Discipline, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500 007, India
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Publication Date:
19 March 2002 (online)

Molybdenyl(VI) acetylacetonate is an effective catalyst for the methoxymethylation of alcohols, including tertiary alcohols, in good yields.