Efficient conversion of primary alcohols to the corresponding formate esters can be carried out at room temperature in methylene chloride, using 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine and N,N-dimethylformamide in the presence of lithium fluoride. This procedure appears as a valid method for selectively protecting primary hydroxyl groups.
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