Iron( iii ) sulfate/H 2 O-catalysed, base-free esterification of carboxylic acids with dimethyl carbonate: the crucial role of water as a co-catalyst
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Brønsted acidity, a contribution of Lewis acidity not being excluded. Furthermore, our results highlight the plausible dual role of DMC, which may serve both as a sustainable source of methanol and as a chemical desiccant, thereby potentially shifting the equilibrium towards complete conversion. Overall, this protocol provides a green and cost-effective alternative to conventional Fischer esterification.
Source: RSC Advances
DOI: 10.1039/d6ra08238f
Institutions: University of Monastir, Université Laval
Language: English
Subfield: Organic Chemistry
Field: Chemistry
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,042
Funders: Université Laval, Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche Scientifique et des Technologies de l'Information et de la Communication, Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche, Fonds de recherche du Québec, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Award: G4998900716
OpenAlex ID: W7222949143