Synthesis of Benzyl Alkyl Ethers by Intermolecular Dehydration of Benzyl Alcohol with Aliphatic Alcohols under the Effect of Copper Containing Catalysts

Abstract

Synthesis of benzyl alkyl ethers was performed in high yields by intermolecular dehydration of benzyl and primary, secondary, tertiary alcohols under the effect of copper containing catalysts. The formation of benzyl alkyl ethers occurs with participation of benzyl cation.