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Synthesis 1987; 1987(1): 59
DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-27844
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A Mild, Simple, and Convenient Synthesis of Diesters from Malonyl or Succinyl Dichloride and Alcohols Catalyzed by Potassium Tetracarbonylhydridoferrate, KHFe(CO)4, as a New Catalyst

Sang Chul Shim* , Keun Tae Huh, Woo Hyun Park
  • *Department of Industrial Chemistry, Kyungpook National University, Taegu 635, Korea
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20 August 2002 (online)

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A large variety of alcohols react with acyl halides of dicarboxylic acids such as malonyl dichloride and succinyl dichloride in the presence of a catalytic amount of tetracarbonylhydridoferrate at room temperature under carbon monoxide or nitrogen to give the corresponding diesters in good yields.

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