α-Haloalkyl and α-halobenzyl esters have been synthesized using a zinc-based ionic
liquid catalyst, BMIZnCl3. These esters can then react with acids without intermediate purification to obtain
mixed O,O′-diacyl acetals in a one-pot process.
Key words
α-haloalkyl esters - α-halobenzyl esters - zinc - ionic liquids - prodrugs -
O,
O′-diacyl acetals