Abstracto

Facile preparation of symmetrical ethers fromtheir corresponding alcohols by Prayssler acid as amild and efficient catalyst

H.Hassani, P.Jahandari

Etherification of different classes of alcohols was performed using catalytic amounts of Prayssler acid (H14NaP5W30O110). Preparation of symmetrical dibenzyl ethers especially bis(1-methyl 1- phenyl methyl)ether also proceeded well with high yields in the presence of catalytic amounts of Prayssler acid. This compound acts as a heterogeneous, efficient and a reusable catalyst when used in organic solvents.