An efficient one-pot oxidative esterification of aldehydes to carboxylic esters using B(C6F5)3-TBHP

A simple and efficient protocol for oxidative esterification of diverse aldehydes with alcohols was accomplished with tert-butyl hydroperoxide and 1 mol % of tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane [B(C6F5)3] to generate the corresponding esters in good to excellent yields. The present protocol represents compatibility with wide range of functional groups as well as exceptional tolerance toward acid labile protecting groups such as TBDPS, TBDMS, acetonide, and Boc.

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