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A modified Steglich esterification reaction was used to synthesize a small library of ester derivatives with primary and secondary alcohols. The methodology uses a non-halogenated and greener solvent, acetonitrile, and enables product isolation in high yields without the need for chromatographic purification.
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Lutjen, A. B., Quirk, M. A., Kolonko, E. M. Synthesis of Esters Via a Greener Steglich Esterification in Acetonitrile. J. Vis. Exp. (140), e58803, doi:10.3791/58803 (2018).
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