2-[2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl methanesulfonate

Conditions: temp:0.00; pressure:0.00; stir:; See reaction.notes.procedure_details.

Procedure: A solution of 8.16 g (0.040M) of tetraethylene glycol monomethyl ether and 5.0 g (0.044M) of methanesulfonyl chloride in 100 ml of methylene chloride was stirred at 0° C. while 5.7 g (0.044M) of diisopropylethylamine was added dropwise so the temperature remained below 5° C. Stirring was continued at 0° C. for 20 minutes and the temperature was allowed to rise to room temperature over 2 hours. The solution was washed twice with an equal volume of water. It was then dried and concentrated to an oil, yielding 11 g (96%). was added dropwise so the temperature remained below 5° C to rise to room temperature over 2 hours The solution was washed twice with an equal volume of water It was then dried concentrated to an oil yielding 11 g (96%)