Science of Synthesis: Houben-Weyl Methods of Molecular Transformations Vol. 37 - Ethers

Science of Synthesis: Houben-Weyl Methods of Molecular Transformations is the entirely new edition of the acclaimed reference series, Houben-Weyl, the standard synthetic chemistry resource since 1909. This new edition is published in English and will comprise 48 volumes published between the years 2000 and 2008. Science of Synthesis is a quality reference work developed by a highly esteemed editorial board to provide a comprehensive and critical selection of reliable organic and organometallic synthetic methods. This unique resource is designed to be the first point of reference when searching for a synthesis strategy. Contains the expertise of presently 400 leading chemists worldwideCritically evaluates the preparative applicability and significance of the synthetic methodsDiscusses relevant background information and provides detailed experimental procedures For full information on the Science of Synthesis series, visit the Science of Synthesis Homepage.Table of Content37.1 Product Class 1: Dialkyl Ethers 37.1.1 Synthesis from Esters, Aldehydes, Ketones, and Acetals by Reduction or Alkylation 37.1.2 Synthesis by Substitution 37.1.3 Synthesis by Addition to Alkenes 37.1.4 Synthesis from Other Ethers 37.2.1 Synthesis from Alkenes by Metal-Mediated Oxidation 37.2.2 Synthesis from Alkenes with Organic Oxidants 37.2.3 Synthesis by Carbonyl Epoxidation 37.2.4 Synthesis by Ring Closure 37.3 Product Class 3: Oxetanes and Oxetan-3-ones 37.4 Product Class 4: Five-Membered and Larger-Ring 37.4.1 Synthesis by Ring-Closure Reactions, Except Ring-Closing Metathesis 37.4.2 Synthesis by Ring-Closing Metathesis 37.4.3 Synthesis from Other Cyclic Ethers 37.5 Product Class 5: Five-Membered and Larger-Ring Oxacycloalkanes 37.6 Product Class 6: Oxonium Salts 37.7 Product Class 7: Oligo- and Monosaccharide Ethers 37.8 Product Class 8: Ethers as Protecting Groups