Synthesis 2007(15): 2237-2239  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-983777
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An Efficient Strategy for the Synthesis of Aryl Ethers

Tongen Wang, Jennifer A. Love*
Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada
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Received 12 March 2007
Publication Date:
12 July 2007 (online)

Abstract

An efficient strategy for the construction of aryl ethers using aryl fluorides and silyl ethers is described. This protocol uses a sub-stoichiometric amount of silicon-based reagent and proceeds under milder conditions than previously reported reactions of this type.