A catalyst-free protocol for direct oxidative esterification of alcohols and aldehydes

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/j.tetlet.2014.07.124

A fast, simple, and efficient protocol for the direct conversion of alcohols and aldehydes to methyl ester has been developed using TsNBr₂without any catalyst. The one pot reaction proceeds in the presence of a base at room temperature in methanol, to produce the corresponding methyl ester in high yield within a short time.