Bp. Bandgar et al., Microwave induced synthesis of geminal diacetates from aldehydes using envirocat EPZ10 (R) without solvent, MONATS CHEM, 131(4), 2000, pp. 417-420
A simple, efficient, and environmentally friendly synthesis of geminal diac
etates using Envirocat EPZ10(R) under microwave activation and solvent-free
conditions is described. Easy separation and recyclability of the catalyst
, high reaction rates, high yields, and easy work-up are important advantag
es of this method.