The Journal of Organic Chemistry

Synthesis of quaternary ammonium fluoride salts by a solid-liquid halogen exchange process in protic solvents

S Dermeik, Y Sasson

Index: Dermeik, Salman; Sasson, Yoel Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1989 , vol. 54, # 20 p. 4827 - 4829

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Abstract

Both hydrophilic and lipophilic quaternary ammonium fluoride compounds are prepared by direct exchange of the corresponding halides with solid potassium fluoride containing an optimized amount of water (4.0 mol%). The procedure is most effective when methanol is applied as a solvent. A variety of quaternary ammonium fluorides were prepared in 75-97% yield.