It is employed in the reaction of 2-methoxyethyl acetals with allylsilanes in the presence of titanium tetrachloride: regioselective carbon-oxygen bond cleavage of the unsymmetrical acetals.
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Applications
It is employed in the reaction of 2-methoxyethyl acetals with allylsilanes in the presence of titanium tetrachloride: regioselective carbon-oxygen bond cleavage of the unsymmetrical acetals.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Keep ignition sources away. Protect from electrostatic charges.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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- Philip E. Sonnet, et al. Kinetic resolutions of aliphatic alcohols with a fungal lipase from Mucor miehei.J. Org. Chem.,1987,52(15), 3477-3479.