title: Mix-and-heat benzylation of alcohols using a bench-stable pyridinium salt.
abstract: 2-Benzyloxy-1-methylpyridinium triflate (1) is a stable, neutral organic salt that converts alcohols into benzyl ethers upon warming. The synthesis and reactivity of 1 are described herein. Benzylation of a wide range of alcohols occurs in good to excellent yield.
authors: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306-4390, USA.
authors: Kevin W C
authors: KW
authors: Poon
authors: Gregory B
authors: GB
authors: Dudley