Benzoyl chloride → Benzyl 6-benzoyloxyhexanoate

Participants

Reaction Steps

To a solution of benzyl 6-hydroxyhexanoate (b) (27.37 g) in methylene chloride were added 4-dimethyl amino pyridine (19.5 g) and benzoyl chloride (19.53 g), and the resultant mixture was stirred for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was treated in the conventional manner and was distilled under reduced pressure (1 mmHg, 190°-215° C.) to give the title compound (c).

Provenance & Evidence