title: Synthesis of para-methoxybenzyl (PMB) ethers under neutral conditions.
abstract: 2-(4-Methoxybenzyloxy)-4-methylquinoline reacts with methyl triflate in the presence of alcohols to generate a neutral organic salt that transfers the para-methoxybenzyl (PMB) protecting group onto alcohols in high yield and under mild conditions.
authors: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA.
authors: Ernest O
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authors: Nwoye
authors: Gregory B
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