Abstract
A new method of esterification of acids is described. In this method the esterification is carried out in a dry medium (acetone) in presence of neutral substance like sodium or potassium bicarbonate with alkyl halide or alkyl sulphate. Yields of methyl esters varying from 50–80% are obtained on esterification ofo- andp-orsellinic acids,a- and β-resorcylic acids, phloroglucinol carboxylic acid, 3-acetyl-p-orsellinic acid and 3∶5-diacetyl-o-orsellinic acid. However, only 25% yield of methyl benzoate was obtained from benzoic acid.
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