A new reagent for the methylation of carboxyl groups

Authors
Siddiqui, BS Begum, F Begum, S
Citation
Bs. Siddiqui et al., A new reagent for the methylation of carboxyl groups, TETRAHEDR L, 42(51), 2001, pp. 9059-9060
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry & Analysis","Organic Chemistry/Polymer Science
Journal title
TETRAHEDRON LETTERS
ISSN journal
00404039 → ACNP
Volume
42
Issue
51
Year of publication
2001
Pages
9059 - 9060
Database
ISI
SICI code
0040-4039(200112)42:51<9059:ANRFTM>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
A new reagent for the preparation of methyl esters or carboxylic acids is d escribed. The reaction involves treatment of acids with methanesulfonyl chl oride in pyridine at 0 degreesC. (C) 2001 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd .