A solvent-free synthesis of (thio)ester derivatives using FeCl<sub>3</sub> as a heterogeneous catalyst

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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.