When synthesizing new compounds, it is advantageous to have reactants that are widely available and a simple method which produces a high yield of products with little waste (undesirable byproducts). In this regard, the alkylation of alcohols through a method known as “borrowing hydrogen” (BH) can transform alcohols into a diverse range of products, with water as the only byproduct.
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