Williamson ether synthesis - Definition and Overview
Williamson ether synthesis was developed by Alexander Williamson in 1850. It involves the reaction of an alkoxide ion with primary alkyl halides and tosylates via an SN2 reaction.
Example Usage of Williamson
dablacklegend: is Fred Williamson still alive...wait he's the current attorney general...right?
djsoulsister: Ahhaha! The brilliant @jewelthinks' ode to Fred Williamson. Bonus: Mr. Mean centerfold featuring blushing kitty cat! http://bit.ly/5UT3gz
bawol: The Stooges finally get what the deserve. Congrats James Osterberg Jr., the Asheton bros, and James Williamson.
