- Mechanistic elucidation of monoalkyltin(iv)-catalyzed esterification
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Monoalkyltin(iv) complexes are well-known catalysts for esterification reactions and polyester formation, yet the mode of operation of these Lewis acidic complexes is still unknown. Here, we report on mechanistic studies ofn-butylstannoic acid in stoichiometric and catalytic reactions, analyzed by NMR, IR and MS techniques. While the chemistry ofn-butyltin(iv) carboxylates is dominated by formation of multinuclear tin assemblies, we found that under catalytically relevant conditions only monomericn-BuSn(OAc)3and dimeric (n-BuSnOAc2OEt)2are present. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations provide support for a mononuclear mechanism, wheren-BuSn(OAc)3and dimeric (n-BuSnOAc2OEt)2are regarded as off-cycle species, and suggest that carbon-oxygen bond breaking is the rate-determining step.
- Hermans, Joen J.,Korstanje, Ties J.,Reek, Joost N. H.,Tromp, Moniek,Wolzak, Lukas A.,de Vries, Folkert,van den Berg, Keimpe J.
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- Titanium-catalyzed esterification reactions: beyond Lewis acidity
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Esterification is a key reaction and is used in many synthetic and industrial processes, yet the detailed mechanism of operation of often-used (Lewis acid) catalysts is unknown and subject of little research. Here, we report on mechanistic studies of a titanium aminotriphenolate catalyst, using stoichiometric and catalytic reactions combined with kinetic data and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. While often only the Lewis acidity of the Ti-center is taken into account, we found that the amphoteric nature of this catalyst, combining this Lewis acidity with Br?nsted basicity of a Ti-bound and in situ formed carboxylate group, is crucial for catalytic activity. Furthermore, hydrogen bonding interactions are essential to pre-organize substrates and to stabilize various intermediates and transition states and thus enhancing the overall catalytic reaction. These findings are not only applicable to this class of catalysts, but could be important for many other esterification catalysts.
- Wolzak, Lukas A.,van der Vlugt, Jarl Ivar,van den Berg, Keimpe J.,Reek, Joost N. H.,Tromp, Moniek,Korstanje, Ties J.
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- Electrochemical esterification via oxidative coupling of aldehydes and alcohols
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An electrolytic method for the direct oxidative coupling of aldehydes with alcohols to produce esters is described. Our method involves anodic oxidation in presence of TBAF as supporting electrolyte in an undivided electrochemical cell equipped with graphite electrodes. This method successfully couples a wide range of alcohols to benzaldehydes with yields ranging from 70 to 90%. The protocol is easy to perform at a constant voltage conditions and offers a sustainable alternative over conventional methods.
- Smeyne, Dylan,Verboom, Katherine,Bryan, Maria,LoBue, James,Shaikh, Abid
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(2021/03/26)
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- LiHMDS: Facile, highly efficient and metal-free transesterification under solvent-free condition
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Transesterification is one of the important organic reactions employed in numerous industrial as well as laboratory applications for the synthesis of various esters. Herein, we report a rapid, highly efficient, and transition metal-free transesterification reaction in the presence of LiHMDS under solvent-free conditions. The transesterification reaction was carried out with three different benzoate esters and a wide range of primary and secondary alcohols (from C3-C18) in good to excellent yields (45 examples). By considering the commercial role of esters, this method will be promising for the facile synthesis of esters in industry-relevant applications.
- Gore, Kiran R.,Mittapelli, Lavanya L.
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- Ferric(III) Chloride Catalyzed Halogenation Reaction of Alcohols and Carboxylic Acids Using α,α-Dichlorodiphenylmethane
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A new method for chlorination of alcohols and carboxylic acids, using α,α-dichlorodiphenylmethane as the chlorinating agent and FeCl3 as the catalyst, was developed. The method enables conversions of various alcohols and carboxylic acids to their corresponding alkyl and acyl chlorides in high yields under mild conditions. Particulary interesting is the observation that the respective alkyl bromides and iodides can be generated from alcohols when either LiBr or LiI are present in the reaction mixtures.
- Lee, Chang-Hee,Lee, Soo-Min,Min, Byul-Hana,Kim, Dong-Su,Jun, Chul-Ho
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p. 2468 - 2471
(2018/04/25)
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- Zirconocene-catalyzed direct (trans)esterification of acyl acids (esters) and alcohols in a strict 1:1 ratio under solvent-free conditions
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A highly efficient way for the direct (trans)esterification of acyl acids (esters) and alcohols in a strict 1:1 ratio using a zirconocene complex (1, 1 mol%), a strong Lewis acid of good water tolerance, as a catalyst under solvent-free conditions has been developed. A wide range of acid and alcohol (esters) substrates undergo (trans)esterification to produce carboxylic ester motifs in moderate to good or excellent yields with good functional tolerance, such as that towards C-Br as well as CC and CC bonds. And complex 1 can be recycled six times without showing a significant decline in catalytic efficiency. It was demonstrated that cyclandelate, which is used to treat high blood pressure as well as heart and blood-vessel diseases, can be directly synthesized on a gram scale with 81% yield (6.70 g) using complex 1.
- Tang, Zhi,Jiang, Qiutao,Peng, Lifen,Xu, Xinhua,Li, Jie,Qiu, Renhua,Au, Chak-Tong
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p. 5396 - 5402
(2017/11/22)
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- Pd/C-Catalyzed Carbonylative Esterification of Aryl Halides with Alcohols by Using Oxiranes as CO Sources
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A carbonylative esterification reaction between aryl bromides and alcohols, promoted by Pd/C and NaF in the presence of oxiranes, has been developed. In this process, oxiranes serve as sources of carbon monoxide by their conversion to aldehydes through a palladium-promoted Meinwald rearrangement pathway. Intramolecular versions of this process serve as methods for the synthesis of lactones and phthalimides. CO gas free! A carbonylative esterification reaction between aryl bromides and alcohols, promoted by Pd/C and NaF in the presence of oxiranes, has been developed. In this process, oxiranes serve as sources of carbon monoxide by their conversion to aldehydes through a palladium-promoted Meinwald rearrangement pathway (see scheme).
- Min, Byul-Hana,Kim, Dong-Su,Park, Hyo-Soon,Jun, Chul-Ho
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p. 6234 - 6238
(2016/05/02)
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- Metal-Free Oxidative Cross Esterification of Alcohols via Acyl Chloride Formation
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A novel metal-free oxidative cross esterification of alcohols has been achieved using trichloroisocyanuric acid as an oxidant. The alcohols were converted in situ into their corresponding acyl chlorides, which were then reacted with primary and secondary aliphatic, benzylic and allylic alcohols and phenols. A wide variety of esters was obtained in satisfactory yields.
- Gaspa, Silvia,Porcheddu, Andrea,De Luca, Lidia
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p. 154 - 158
(2016/01/25)
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- Metal-Free Direct Oxidation of Aldehydes to Esters Using TCCA
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Aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes are simply converted into esters by an efficient oxidative esterification carried out under mild conditions. The aldehydes are converted in situ into their corresponding acyl chlorides, which are then reacted with primary and secondary aliphatic, benzylic, allylic, and propargylic alcohols and phenols. A variety of esters are obtained in high yields.
- Gaspa, Silvia,Porcheddu, Andrea,De Luca, Lidia
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p. 3666 - 3669
(2015/08/18)
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- Copper-catalyzed cross-coupling of thiols, alcohols, and oxygen for the synthesis of esters
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Copper-catalyzed, one-pot, three-component coupling reactions using thiols, alcohols, and oxygen to form a variety of esters in good yields were studied. In the presence of easily oxidized benzylic and allylic alcohols, thiols were selectively oxidized to form thionoesters, which underwent facile S/O exchange to afford esters. Thiols may be used as an alternative benzoyl source under mild aerobic conditions.
- Lim, Seungyeon,Ji, Miran,Wang, Xi,Lee, Chan,Jang, Hye-Young
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p. 591 - 595
(2015/01/30)
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- Versatile and sustainable alcoholysis of amides by a reusable CeO 2 catalyst
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CeO2 catalyzed the esterification between an equivalent molar ratio of primary amides and alcohols under neutral conditions, which provides the first versatile reusable catalytic system for direct alcoholysis of amides to esters with wider scope and 67 times higher turnover number (TON) than previous catalytic systems.
- Siddiki, S. M. A. Hakim,Touchy, Abeda Sultana,Tamura, Masazumi,Shimizu, Ken-Ichi
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(2014/11/07)
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- Immobilised Candida antarctica B as efficient catalyst for the synthesis of local anaesthetic intermediates
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We hereby present the development of new reaction conditions for the CALB catalysed esterification of substituted benzoic acids. Using cyclohexane as the reaction media a number of heptyl benzoates have been easily isolated in good to excellent yields (up to 100% at 80 C, 20-24 h). Moreover, the catalytic system has been successfully applied to the synthesis of local anaesthetics intermediates also showing good productivity in recycling experiments.
- Giunta, Daniela,Masia, Maria Paola,Marchetti, Mauro,Morrone, Raffaele,Solinas, Maurizio
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p. 5122 - 5125
(2013/08/28)
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- A facile and efficient protocol for esterification and acetalization in a PEG1000-D(A)IL/toluene thermoregulated catalyst-media combined systems
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A novel efficient and recyclable temperature-dependent biphasic catalyst and reaction media combined system comprised of PEG-1000 linked dicationic acidic ionic liquid and toluene was developed and applied in esterification of aromatic acids and acetalization of aromatic aldehydes with good to excellent yields. This system is characteristic of temperature-dependent reversible biphasic property, simple and facile recyclability, high catalytic activity and extensive substrate and reaction adaptability.
- Wang, Yinglei,Zhi, Huizhen,Luo, Jun
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- N-heterocyclic carbene-catalyzed oxidative esterification reaction of aldehydes with alkyl halides under aerobic conditions
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An efficient N-heterocyclic carbene-catalyzed oxidative esterification reaction of aldehydes with alkyl halides or alkyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate is reported. It was worth noting that (1) the configuration of alkyl halides or alkyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonates was inverted completely, and (2) the presence of oxygen was crucial for this transformation. The reaction proceeded smoothly under mild conditions and various esters were afforded in moderate to good yields. In addition, we have developed an efficient tandem oxidation/ esterification reaction of alcohols. This methodology provides a rare example of a reaction of the Breslow intermediate to sp3-carbon centered electrophiles. An efficient oxidative esterification reaction of aldehydes with alkyl halides or alkyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonates catalyzed by N-heterocyclic carbenes is reported. Oxygenwas crucial for the reaction, and the configuration of alkyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate was completely inverted. Copyright
- Xin, Yang-Chun,Shi, Shi-Hui,Xie, Dong-Dong,Hui, Xin-Ping,Xu, Peng-Fei
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p. 6527 - 6531
(2011/12/22)
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- Zinc oxide (ZnO) as a new, highly efficient, and reusable catalyst for acylation of alcohols, phenols and amines under solvent free conditions
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Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a highly efficient catalyst for the acylation of a variety of alcohols, phenols and amines with acid chlorides or acid anhydrides under solvent free conditions. Primary, secondary, tertiary, allylic and benzylic alcohols, diols and phenols with electron donating or withdrawing substituents can be easily acylated in good to excellent yield.
- Hosseini Sarvari, Mona,Sharghi, Hashem
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p. 10903 - 10907
(2007/10/03)
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- 4-(Nitro)-diphenylammonium triflate(NDPAT) catalysed esterification of carboxylic acids with alcohols
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4-(Nitro)-diphenylammonium triflate(NDPAT) efficiently catalysed the esterification between equimolar amounts of carboxylic acids and alcohols in good yield under mild reaction conditions.
- Liu, Xuan-Gan,Hu, Wei-Xiao
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p. 564 - 565
(2007/10/03)
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- Efficient and selective conversion of trimethylsilyl and tetrahydropyranyl ethers to their corresponding acetates and benzoates catalyzed by bismuth(III) salts
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A variety of TMS and THP ethers are efficiently converted to their corresponding acetates and benzoates with acetic and benzoic anhydrides in the presence of catalytic amounts of Bi(III) salts such as BiCl3, Bi(TFA)3, and Bi(OTf)sub
- Mohammadpoor-Baltork, Iraj,Khosropour, Ahmad R.
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(2007/10/03)
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- Bismuth(III) salts as convenient and efficient catalysts for the selective acetylation and benzoylation of alcohols and phenols
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Efficient acetylation and benzoylation of alcohols and phenols with acetic and benzoic anhydrides have been carried out under catalysis of bismuth(III) salts including BiCl3, Bi(TFA)3 and Bi(OTf)3. Selective acetylation and benzoylation of alcohols in the presence of phenols is an additional advantage of this procedure.
- Mohammadpoor-Baltork, Iraj,Aliyan, Hamid,Reza Khosropour, Ahmad
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- Catalytic processes of oxidation by hydrogen peroxide in the presence of Br2 or HBr. Mechanism and synthetic applications
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The mechanism and the synthetic applications for the oxidation of alcohols, ethers, and aldehydes by H2O2 catalyzed by Bf2 or Br- in a liquid two-phase system (aqueous and organic) are reported. Aliphatic and benzylic primary alcohols and ethers show an opposite behavior, which has been rationalized on the ground of the different electronic configurations of the intermediate alkyl (π-type) and acyl (σ-type) radicals and their influence on enthalpic and polar effects. A two-phase system is particularly useful also for an efficient benzylic bromination by Br2 or Br-; the substitution of the benzyl bromide by OH, OR, and OCOR regenerates Br-, which can be recycled. The evaluation of the relative reactivities of the involved substrates and intermediates has allowed to develop a variety of simple, facile, convenient, and selective syntheses of alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, esters, and benzyl bromides, which fulfill the conditions for practical applications.
- Amati, Alessandro,Dosualdo, Gabriele,Zhao, Lihua,Bravo, Anna,Fontana, Francesca,Minisci, Francesco,Bjorsvik, Hans-Rene
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p. 261 - 269
(2013/09/08)
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