Triple catalysis enables quick hydroalkoxylation of alkenes (IMAGE)

Kyoto University

Triple catalysis enables quick hydroalkoxylation of alkenes

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Precise control of protons and electrons by photoredox/cobalt/Brønsted acid catalysis yields valuable dialkyl ethers from readily available alcohols and alkenes without strong acids.

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KyotoU/Hirohisa Ohmiya

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