Synlett 1997; 1997(10): 1149-1150
DOI: 10.1055/s-1997-996
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Direct Oxidation of Acetals and Aldehydes to Esters

Takanobu Takeda1 , Hidenori Watanabe2 , Takeshi Kitahara2
  • 1Specialty Chemicals Research Center, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. 28-1 Nishi-Fukushima, Kubiki-mura, Naka Kubiki-gun, Niigata 942, Japan
  • 2Department of Applied Biological Chemistry, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yoyoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113, Japan
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

One step conversion of acetals and aldehydes to esters was achieved with hydrogen peroxide (35wt% solution in water) and hydrochloric acid in alcohol. This procedure was proved to be simple and effective.