Copper-catalyzed oxidative esterification of aldehydes with dialkyl peroxides: efficient synthesis of esters of tertiary alcohols

Abstract

Copper-catalyzed oxidative esterification of aldehydes with dialkyl peroxides has been developed. This protocol affords a novel approach for the synthesis of carboxylic esters of tertiary alcohols under mild conditions. Depending on the catalyst system, a variety of tertiary esters were produced in good to excellent yields.