An Efficient and Facile Procedure for Synthesis of Acetates from Alcohols Catalyzed by Poly(4-vinylpyridinium tribromide)

Poly(4-vinylpyridinium tribromide) is an efficient catalyst for the conversion of various alcohols to their corresponding acetate derivatives with acetic anhydride. This method has some advantages such as mild reaction conditions, good to excellent yields, and ease of work-up.

Acetylation of alcohols has been introduced using acetic anhydride in the presence of a catalytic amount of poly(4-vinylpyridinium tribromide).Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide