Abstract
A highly efficient, broad scope, additive-free mild protocol for the oxidative carbene-catalysed esterification of aldehydes (including the related aqueous oxidation to acids) has been developed.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Alcohols / chemistry*
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Aldehydes / chemistry*
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Catalysis
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Esterification
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Methane / analogs & derivatives*
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Methane / chemistry
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Oxidation-Reduction
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Oxygen / chemistry
Substances
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Alcohols
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Aldehydes
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carbene
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Methane
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Oxygen