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Preparation of formate esters from O-TBDMS/O-TES protected alcohols. A one-step conversion using the Vilsmeier-Haack complex POCl3/DMF
Koeller, Sylvain,Lellouche, Jean-Paul
, p. 7043 - 7046 (1999)
O-tert-Butyldimethylsilylated (O-TBDMS) or O-triethylsilylated (O-TES) alcohols were converted in one step to their corresponding formates under Vilsmeier-Haack conditions (POCl3/DMF). The scope and limitations of this novel reaction for interconverting alcohol protecting groups are described.
