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clear colorless to yellow liquid

Benzyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetimidate is used for the acid-catalyzed benzylation of hydroxy groups. It acts as reagent during the synthesis of funiculosin dimethyl ether and (S)-3-(benzyloxy)-2-methylpropanal. It can also be used for mild esterification of carboxylic acids in the presence of a catalytic amount of BF3 etherate.

Benzyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetimidate is used for the acid-catalyzed benzylation of hydroxy groups.

Purify the imidate by distillation to remove up to 1% of PhCH2OH as stabiliser. A solution in hexane can be stored for up to 2 months without decomposition. It is hygroscopic and has to be stored dry. [Wessel et al. J Chem Soc, Perkin Trans 1 2247 1985, Beilstein 6 IV 2265.]