Unravelling transition metal-catalyzed terpenic alcohol esterification: a straightforward process for the synthesis of fragrances
2016 ◽
Vol 6
(9)
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pp. 3197-3207
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Keyword(s):
Iron nitrate, a simple and commercially available Lewis acid, catalyzes terpenic alcohol esterification with acetic acid, achieving high conversion and ester selectivity.