Esterification of hindered alcohols: tert-butyl p-toluate
CAS index name: Benzoic acid, 4-methyl-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester
Organic Syntheses
A checked procedure from Organic Syntheses, the journal whose preparations are repeated in a second laboratory before publication. The full experimental, with amounts, hazards and characterisation data, is on orgsyn.org.
Reagents
| Compound | Role | Equiv | MW (g/mol) | ρ (g/mL) | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,1-Dimethylethyl 4-methylbenzoate13756-42-8 · C12H16O2 | product | — | 192.26 | — | — |