Synthesis 1997; 1997(2): 168-170
DOI: 10.1055/s-1997-1162
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Convenient Synthesis of Benzyl and Allyl Esters Using Benzyl and Allyl 2,2,2-Trichloroacetimidate

George Kokotos* , Antonia Chiou
  • *Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Athens 15771, Greece, Fax +30(1)7249101
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

Benzyl and allyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetimidate are efficient reagents for the preparation of benzyl and allyl esters of carboxylic acids in the presence of a catalytic amount of boron trifluoride-diethyl ether complex.

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