Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
1982
Thesis Director
David H. Buchanan
Abstract
Dibromotriphenylphosphorane (DTP) in acetonitrile at 50°C was found to cleave ß-naphthylmethyl phenyl ether in preference to ß-naphthyl benzyl ether, 62% and 30% cleavage, respectively. Reaction of ß-naphthyl benzyl ether in dichloromethane at reflux produced 67% cleavage.
The quasiphosphonium complexes obtained by reaction of phenolic compounds with DTP were found to be reduced by several reducing reagents to give the corresponding aromatic hydrocarbons. Reaction of p-cresol with DTP, followed by lithium aluminum hydride reduction gave 38% toluene; sodium naphthalide reduction in THF gave 32% toluene; sodium in liquid ammonia reduction gave 12% toluene; sodium naphthalide reduction in DMF gave 15% toluene. Reaction of ß-naphthol with DTP followed by lithium aluminum hydride reduction in THF gave no naphthalene.
Recommended Citation
Luu, Derhsing, "Cleavage and Deoxygenation of Phenolic Ethers" (1982). Masters Theses. 2918.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/2918
