Facile catalyzed acylation of alcohols, phenols, amines and thiols based on ZrOCl2·8H2O and acetyl chloride in solution and in solvent-free conditions

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/j.tetlet.2004.10.164

Acylation of heteroatoms (O, N and S) with acetyl chloride based on the use of a catalytic amount of the moisture stable, inexpensive ZrOCl ₂?8H₂O, proceeds efficiently producing the corresponding acylated products in excellent yields.