Chinese Journal of Catalysis ›› 2012, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (10): 1661-1664.DOI: 10.1016/S1872-2067(11)60441-5

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An Efficient and Facile Procedure for Synthesis of Acetates from Alcohols Catalyzed by Poly(4-vinylpyridinium tribromide)

Maryam HAJJAMI*, Arash GHORBANI-CHOGHAMARANI, Masoomeh NOROUZI   

  1. Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ilam University, PO Box 69315516, Ilam, Iran
  • Received:2012-05-30 Revised:2012-07-04 Online:2012-09-28 Published:2012-09-28

Abstract: Poly(4-vinylpyridinium tribromide) is an efficient catalyst for the conversion of various alcohols to their corresponding acetate derivatives with acetic anhydride. This method has some advantages such as mild reaction conditions, good to excellent yields, and ease of work-up.

Key words: acylation, poly(4-vinylpyridinium tribromide), acetic anhydride, alcohol, acetate