A solvent-free synthesis of (thio)ester derivatives using FeCl3 as a heterogeneous catalyst

Journal Article (2023)
Author(s)

S.H.H. Younes (Sohag University, TU Delft - BT/Biocatalysis)

Frank Hollmann (TU Delft - BT/Biocatalysis)

Research Group
BT/Biocatalysis
Copyright
© 2023 S.H.H. Younes, F. Hollmann
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tetlet.2023.154524
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Publication Year
2023
Language
English
Copyright
© 2023 S.H.H. Younes, F. Hollmann
Research Group
BT/Biocatalysis
Volume number
123
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Abstract

A simple, solvent-free method for the synthesis of (thio)esters from simple acid chlorides at room temperature is reported. Simple FeCl3 (5 mol%) enables facile, near complete conversion of equimolar starting materials in high selectivity. Recycling of the catalyst has been demonstrated.