Synthesis 2015; 47(01): 79-82
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1379479
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The Synthesis of Medium-Chain-Length β-Hydroxy Esters via the Reformatsky Reaction

Miloslav Sailer
Department of Chemistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada   Fax: +1(204)4747608   Email: John.Sorensen@umanitoba.ca
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Krystyn I. Dubicki
Department of Chemistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada   Fax: +1(204)4747608   Email: John.Sorensen@umanitoba.ca
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John L. Sorensen*
Department of Chemistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada   Fax: +1(204)4747608   Email: John.Sorensen@umanitoba.ca
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Publication History

Received: 09 July 2014

Accepted after revision: 24 September 2014

Publication Date:
29 October 2014 (online)


Abstract

The synthesis of medium-chain-length β-hydroxy esters in good yield via the Reformatsky reaction is described. This work will be used as the basis for further investigation of hydroxyalkanoate polymers as potential feedstock for biofuel production.

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