Synthesis of Chloroesters by the Cleavage of Cyclic and Acyclic Ethers using La(NO₃)₃ · 6H₂O as a Mild and Efficient Catalyst under Solvent‐Free Conditions

Abstract

Abstract A mild and an efficient synthesis of chloroesters is described by the reaction of cyclic and acyclic ethers with acid chlorides in the presence of a catalytic amount of La(NO3)3 · 6H2O under solvent‐free conditions, affording the corresponding chloroesters in excellent yields.