Simple Method for the Preparation of Esters from Grignard Reagents and Alkyl 1-Imidazolecarboxylates

Thomas Werner and Anthony G. M. Barrett*
Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, England
J. Org. Chem., 2006, 71 (11), pp 4302–4304
DOI: 10.1021/jo060562m
Publication Date (Web): May 3, 2006
Copyright © 2006 American Chemical Society
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, agmb@imperial.ac.uk

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The reaction of Grignard reagents with alkyl imidazolecarboxylates, which were prepared from alcohols with carbonyl diimidazole, gave the corresponding esters in good to excellent yields. This method conveniently provides esters from alkyl halides and alcohols by C1-carbon chain extension.

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  • Published In Issue May 26, 2006
  • Received March 14, 2006

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