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Esterification: Methods, Reactions, and Applications

Esterification: Methods, Reactions, and Applications.
By Junzo Otera

Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Number Of Pages: 313
Publication Date: 2003-09-19

Book Description:
Here, Professor J. Otera brings together for the first time the combined knowledge about this elementary yet multifaceted reaction. Starting from the methodical basics right up to practical applications, this book represents a comprehensive overview of this type of reaction, saving readers time-consuming research among the literature—and not just in practical matters. All set to become a standard reference for every organic chemist.
From the contents:

Methodology
  • Reaction of Alcohols with Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives
  • Reactions with Carboxylic Acids
  • Reaction with Esters: Transesterification
  • Reaction with Acid Anhydrides
  • Reaction with Acid Halides and Related Compounds
  • Conversion of Alcohols to Esters through Carbonylation
Synthetic Applications
Kinetic Resolution
Enzymatic Resolution
Nonenzymatic Resolution
Asymmetric Desymmetrization
Deacetylation through Transesterification
Selective Esterification
Applications to Natural Product Synthesis

New Reaction Media
  • Industrial Uses

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