Efficient Microwave-Assisted Esterification Reaction Employing Methanesulfonic Acid Supported on Alumina as Catalyst

Lucas Fabián, M. José Rodríguez Gómez, Juan A. Caturelli Kuran, Graciela Y. Moltrasio, Albertina G. Moglioni

Synthetic Communications · 2014 · 22 citations · 25 references

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Abstract

A rapid and efficient protocol assisted by microwave irradiation for the synthesis of esters using methanesulfonic acid (CH<sub>3</sub>SO<sub>3</sub>H) supported on Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> (AMA) as catalyst and free of solvent is described. The products were obtained in good yields and purity, with reduced reaction time, and the process is simple and environmentally benign.

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