Abstract
A simple, practical and gram-scale process for direct transformation of primary alcohols or silyl ethers to ammonium salts was developed. This method has the feathers of easy work-up (a simple filtration), mild condition, high yield, great practicality and robustness. And the application of the ammonium salts in Suzuki coupling reaction was also accomplished.
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•A simple, practical and gram-scale process for direct transformation of alcohols or silyl ethers to ammonium salts.•Easy work-up (a simple filtration), mild condition, high yield, great practicality and robustness.•Application of the ammonium salts in Suzuki coupling reaction.