Micelles as catalyst for the synthesis of certain substituted naphthyl ethers

Aruna Devi S, Fazal Mohamed. M

Abstract

Surfactants, above their critical micelle concentration, in aqueous-organic media were found to be a highly efficient catalyst for the synthesis of aromatic ethers in the presence of an organic base like triethylamine at room temperature. This method may also be used for selective o-alkylations.