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Simple Zn(II) Salts as Efficient Catalysts for the Homogeneous Trans-Esterification of Methyl Esters

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This study aimed to optimize the zinc-catalyzed trans-esterification, and pointed to assess the effect of the solvent, the catalyst, its loading and the nature of the substrate. The screening disclosed the remarkable ability of zinc(II) acetate to promote the reaction in refluxing toluene at low catalyst loading. A significant improvement ensued with respect to recently results on the same reactions, in terms of less restrictive conditions and more convenient catalyst precursors.

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  1. Veronica Papa

    Present address: Leibniz-Institut für Katalyse e.V., an der Universität Röstock, Albert Einstein Strasse 29a, 18059, Rostock, Germany

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  1. Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Università di Napoli “Federico II”, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, via Cintia 21, 80126, Naples, Italy

    Maria E. Cucciolito, Veronica Papa & Francesco Ruffo

  2. Consorzio Interuniversitario di Reattività Chimica e Catalisi (CIRCC), via Celso Ulpiani 27, 70126, Bari, Italy

    Maria E. Cucciolito & Francesco Ruffo

  3. Fater SPA, via Ardeatina 100, 00040, Pomezia, Roma, Italy

    Matteo Lega

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Cucciolito, M.E., Lega, M., Papa, V. et al. Simple Zn(II) Salts as Efficient Catalysts for the Homogeneous Trans-Esterification of Methyl Esters. Catal Lett 146, 1113–1117 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10562-016-1733-6

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