| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5274567 | Tetrahedron Letters | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The dual behavior phenomenon of alcohols in iodine-catalyzed esterification under solvent-free reaction conditions (SFRCs) is described; the governing factor is the stability of the carbonium ion generated from the alcohol; high concentration reaction conditions (HCRCs) or dilute solutions are much less suitable. In the case of benzylic alcohols, loss of optical activity was noted, whereas alkyl alcohols furnished a product with retention of stereochemistry.
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Authors
Marjan Jereb, Dejan VražiÄ, Marko Zupan,