Selective Esterification of Nonconjugated Carboxylic Acids in the Presence of Conjugated or Aromatic Carboxylic Acids under Mild Conditions †

Abstract

Nonconjugated carboxylic acids are selectively esterified in good yields in the presence of conjugated or aromatic carboxylic acids by stirring over Amberlyst-15 in alcohol at room temperature.

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