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Synthesis 1991; 1991(2): 112-114
DOI: 10.1055/s-1991-26391
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Transesterification of Methyl Arylacetates with Lithium Alkoxides

Baburao M. Bhawal* , Subhash P. Khanapure, Edward R. Biehl
  • *Department of Chemistry, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75275, USA
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27 September 2002 (online)

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A series of methyl arylacetates were transesterified in excellent yields using lithium alkoxides derived from primary, secondary, and tertiary aliphatic alcohols, benzyl alcohols, and allyl alcohol.