A novel efficient method for the synthesis of substituted olefins; cross coupling of two different alcohols using NaHSO4/SiO2.

Simple and efficient cross coupling of alcohols was developed in the presence of NaHSO4/SiO2 to give the corresponding substituted olefins. Direct coupling of alcohols and alkenes was also achieved to give substituted olefins. NaHSO4/SiO2 could be recycled 7 times without loss of catalytic activity.