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Non-conjugated carboxylic acids are selectively esterified in good yields in the presence of conjugated or aromatic carboxylic acids by stirring over active carbon supported methanesulfonic acid in dichloromethane at room temperature.
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Feng, Z., Zhao, X. & Bi, H. Selective esterification of non-conjugated carboxylic acids in the presence of conjugated or aromatic carboxylic acids over active carbon supported methanesulfonic acid. Sci. China Ser. B-Chem. 51, 990–992 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11426-008-0100-x
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