Derivatization by TEA + methanol

[praveenpaliwal]

Hi,

I am using TEA+ Methanol solution for the derivatization of benzyl cloride . It is successful but I want to know what is role of TEA in this derivatization. Either it is use for neutralized HCl which is free from derivatization or it is worked as catalyst

praveen

[HW Mueller]

Peeking in from vacation: It´s the scavenging of HCl you want here. The HCl could create an unfavorable equilibration.