Pd(ii)-catalyzed oxidative alkoxycarbonylation of 2-phenoxypyridine derivatives with CO and alcohols†
Abstract
A Pd(II)-catalyzed oxidative alkoxycarbonylation of phenol derivatives with atmospheric pressure of CO–O2 and alcohols has been achieved. The reaction provides an efficient strategy for the synthesis of carboxylic esters and can be applied to the late-stage modification of complex molecules.