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has been cited by the following article:

• TITLE: BF3.OEt2-Mediated Benzylation of Arenes and Heteroarenes with Benzyl Ether Derivatives

  AUTHORS: Ling Dang, Qiang Li, Tongmei Ma, Sheng Sheng, Wei Zeng

  KEYWORDS: Friedel-Crafts Alkylation, BF3.OEt2, Diarylmethane, Benzyl Ether Derivatives, Arenes

  JOURNAL NAME: International Journal of Organic Chemistry, Vol.1 No.4, December 27, 2011

  ABSTRACT: An efficient BF3.OEt2-promoted benzylation of arenes and heteroarenes with various benzyl ether derivatives has been developed. This method provided alternative access to valuable diarylmethane in good yields under mild conditions via an easy work-up procedure.