Tetrahydropyranylation of alcohols and phenols catalyzed by a new polystyrene-bound tin(IV) porphyrin

In the present work, tetrahydropyranylation of alcohols and phenols with 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran (DHP) catalyzed by tetrakis(p-aminophenyl)porphyrinatotin(IV) trifluoromethanesulfonate, [SnIV(TNH2PP)(OTf)2], supported on chloromethylated polystyrene is reported. The prepared catalyst was characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR and diffuses reflectance UV–Vis spectroscopic methods. This new heterogenized catalyst was found as efficient and reusable catalyst for tetrahydropyranylation of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols as well as phenols at room temperature.

Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload high-quality image (71 K)Download as PowerPoint slideResearch highlights► Supporting of tin(IV) porphyrin on polystyrene. ► A heterogeneous catalyst was prepared. ► These catalysts were active in the tetrahydropyranylation of alcohols and phenols. ► Makes the catalyst reusable.