Transesterification of [small beta]-ketoesters with alcohols catalyzed by montmorillonite K-10

• Published in: Green chemistry : an international journal and green chemistry resource : GC Vol. 4; no. 1; pp. 32 - 34
• Main Authors: Jin, Tongshou, Zhang, Suling, Li, Tongshuang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2002
• Subjects: Alcohol

Montmorillonite K-10 is an efficient reusable catalyst for the transesterification of ethyl/methyl [small beta]-ketoesters with various alcohols in good yields. The main advantages of the catalyst are easy operation in the workup and a more economical and environmentally benign procedure.