2,6-Lutidine → 2-((tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)ethyl trifluoromethanesulfonate

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 2-(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)-ethylene glycol (125 mg, 0.71 mmol) and 2,6-lutidene (0.08 mL, 0.69 mmol) in 6 mL dichloromethane was cooled to −78° C. Trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride (0.11 mL, 0.65 mmol) was added over a period of 5 min and stirring was continued for additional 15 min at −78° C. to complete the formation of the triflate. The triflate was used in situ for the reaction as described in 3.2 below.

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