Palladium-catalyzed esterification of aryl halides using aryl formates without the use of external carbon monoxide

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Aug 18;48(64):8012-4. doi: 10.1039/c2cc33944g. Epub 2012 Jul 6.

Abstract

Aryl formates are efficient carbon monoxide sources in palladium-catalyzed esterification of aryl halides. The carbonylation readily proceeds at ambient pressure without the use of external carbon monoxide to afford the corresponding esters in high yields.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Carbon Monoxide / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Esters / chemical synthesis*
  • Esters / chemistry
  • Formates / chemistry*
  • Hydrocarbons, Halogenated / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Palladium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Esters
  • Formates
  • Hydrocarbons, Halogenated
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Palladium
  • Carbon Monoxide