2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylpyridine is used for the generation of enol triflates from ketones using trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride. It is also used in the synthesis of 1,2-dihydro-2-silanaphthalene derivatives, as base in PtCl4-catalyzed cyclization reactions of homopropargyl azide derivatives and in diastereoselective synthesis of β-thiomannopyranosides.
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Applications
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylpyridine is used for the generation of enol triflates from ketones using trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride. It is also used in the synthesis of 1,2-dihydro-2-silanaphthalene derivatives, as base in PtCl4-catalyzed cyclization reactions of homopropargyl azide derivatives and in diastereoselective synthesis of β-thiomannopyranosides.
Solubility
Sparingly soluble in water. Soluble in ethanol, acetic acid and diethyl ether.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2 - 8°C. Store under inert gas. It is sensitive to air and light.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- D Crich.; H Li. Direct stereoselective synthesis of beta-thiomannosides. Journal of Organic Chemistry. 2000, 65 (3), 801-805.
- Hidekazu Arii.; Takashi Kurihara.; Kunio Mochida.; Takayuki Kawashima.Silylium ion-promoted dehydrogenative cyclization: synthesis of silicon-containing compounds derived from alkynes. Chemical Communications. 2014, 50 (50), 6649-6652.
- Sterically-hindered, non-nucleophilic base.
- Recommended base for the generation of enol triflates from ketones using Trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride, A11767: J. Org. Chem., 54, 2886 (1989). For examples, see: Org. Synth. Coll., 8, 97, 126 (1993). For comparison with other hindered bases in peptide coupling reactions, see: J. Org. Chem., 61, 2460 (1996). See also Appendix 6.