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Synlett 1998; 1998(3): 255-256
DOI: 10.1055/s-1998-1649
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Scandium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate-Catalyzed Friedel-Crafts Alkylation of Aromatic Compounds with Secondary Alcohol Methanesulfonates

Hiyoshizo Kotsuki* , Takeshi Oshisi, Motoshi Inoue
  • *Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Kochi University, Akebono-cho, Kochi 780, Japan; Fax +81-8 88-44-83 60; E-mail: kotsuki@cc.kochi-u.ac.jp
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31 December 2000 (online)

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Scandium(III) triflate was found to be an efficient catalyst for the Friedel-Crafts alkylation of aromatic compounds with methanesulfonates derived from secondary alcohols; the catalyst can be reused without a significant loss of activity.

Friedel-Crafts alkylation - scandium triflate - Secondary alcohol mesylates - aromatic compounds

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