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The efficient synthesis of alkoxy-esters from hydroxy carboxylic acids using dimsyllithium in dimethylsulfoxide followed by alkylation with an alkyl halide

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    Abstract

    Hydroxy acids are converted directly into the related alkyl ether-alkyl esters in high yields in a single operation by double deprotonation using dimsyllithium in dimethylsulfoxide followed by treatment with an alkyl halide.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)2606-2608
    Number of pages3
    JournalSynlett
    Issue number14
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 22 Nov 2004

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