Simple and Efficient Method for Acetylation of Alcohols, Phenols, Amines, and Thiols Using Anhydrous NiCl2 Under Solvent-Free Conditions

Author: Meshram Gangadhar   Patil Vishvanath  

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

ISSN: 0039-7911

Source: Synthetic Communications, Vol.39, Iss.24, 2009-01, pp. : 4384-4395

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Abstract

Solvent-free acetylation of alcohols, phenols, amines, and thiols with acetic anhydride (Ac2O) in the presence of 0.1 mol% (13 mg) anhydrous NiCl2, an inexpensive and easily available catalyst, is described. Excellent yields, short reaction time, and mild reaction conditions are important features of this method.

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