Transesterification of various methyl esters under mild conditions catalyzed by tetranuclear zinc cluster

J Org Chem. 2008 Jul 4;73(13):5147-50. doi: 10.1021/jo800625v. Epub 2008 Jun 10.

Abstract

A new catalytic transesterification promoted by a tetranuclear zinc cluster was developed. The mild reaction conditions enabled the reactions of various functionalized substrates to proceed in good to high yield. A large-scale reaction under solvent-free conditions proceeded with a low E-factor value (0.66), indicating the high environmental and economical advantage of the present catalysis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Esters / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Zinc Compounds / chemistry*

Substances

  • Esters
  • Zinc Compounds