Synthesis of benzyl esters from the commercially available alcohols catalyzed by TBAI via C(sp3)–H bond functionalization

Abstract

A direct esterification of alcohols catalyzed by TBAI via C(sp³)–H bond functionalization was achieved under mild and clean conditions. A series of benzyl esters were obtained in good to excellent yields via the C(sp³)–H bond functionalization of alkyl-substituted azaarenes.