MgBr2·OEt2 mediated protection of alcohols with hexamethyldisilazane: An efficient catalytic route for the preparation of silyl ethers under solvent-free conditions

Nanomagnetic zirconia-based sulfonic acid (Fe3O4@ZrO2-Pr-SO3H): a new, efficient and recyclable solid acid catalyst for the protection of alcohols via HMDS under solvent free conditions

In the present work, sulfonic acid functionalized nanomagnetic zirconia is prepared by the reaction of (3-mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane and nanomagnetic zirconia.

Development of a mild and efficient protocol for the protection and O-alkylation of allyl alcohols

An efficient, pyridine-free protocol has been developed for the protection of 3°-allyl alcohol of oxindole using a mild base of potassium carbonate under microwave irradiation conditions. The methodology has been tested with a variety of substrates and protecting group reagents, which provides a clean and good yield of desired products within a short reaction time.

Efficient and Rapid Solvent-Free Acetylation of Alcohols, Phenols, and Thiols Using Catalytic Amounts of Sodium Acetate Trihydrate

Under solvent-free conditions, different alcohols and phenols were efficiently acetylated at room temperature within short time periods by using acetic anhydride in the presence of catalytic quantities of sodium acetate trihydrate, which is a very inexpensive and mild reagent. Thiols were also shown to behave equally well under the same conditions. Chemoselective protection of less hindered alcohols in the presence of bulkier homologues and phenols in the presence of alcohols was achieved using competitive experiments.

Convenient ultrasound mediated synthesis of substituted pyrazolones under solvent-free conditions

Smooth condensation of hydrazine derivatives with various beta-keto esters was performed under solvent-free conditions by using ultrasound irradiation to facilitate the formation of pyrazolone derivatives in good to excellent amounts within very short time periods.

Ultrasound promoted protection of alcohols: an efficient solvent-free pathway for the preparation of silyl ethers in the presence of no additive

Various types of alcohols and phenols were rapidly protected by hexamethyldisilazane in good to excellent yields at room temperature using high-intensity ultrasound irradiation in the presence of no solvent or any additive. Good to excellent chemoselectivity was observed for competitive protection of hydroxyl groups in favor of sterically less hindered alcohols. Exclusive protection of phenols in the presence of aromatic amines was also demonstrated successfully.