How is Propane, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-methoxy- (CAS: 13171-18-1) typically synthesized?

Propane, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-methoxy- is synthesized through the reaction of hexafluoroisopropanol and methanol in the presence of a suitable catalyst such as a Lewis acid or a solid acid catalyst. The yield and selectivity are typically around 90-95%, and the method involves a multi-step process to achieve the desired product.