Reaction #417921

Reaction equation

acid 22

3-(undecyloxy)benzoic acid

oxalyl chloride

toluene

→

yellow oil

Yield 100.1%

3-(undecanyloxy)benzoyl chloride

Yield 100.1%

Solvents

DCM

Conditions

Workup

1. 1
   Concentrationconcentrated

Procedure

1 mL of oxalyl chloride (11.5 mmol) and two drops of anhydrous DMF are added under argon to 93 mg of toluene-dried acid 22 (318 μmol) dissolved in 20 mL of anhydrous DCM. The medium is stirred at room temperature for two hours, and then concentrated to give 99 mg of a yellow oil, i.e. a yield of 99%.

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