Abstract
The use of polyethers, specifically poly(ethylene glycol)'s (PEG), as reagents in organic synthesis can be arbitrarily divided into three areas: 1) phase transfer catalysts, 2) supported catalysts, and 3) reaction solvents. Other areas such as enzyme immobilization, aqueous biphase separation, e.g., media effects on separation, or the synthesis of ethanol from sucrose will not be covered here.
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