A new route to the synthesis of long-chain methyl <img src='/image/spc_char/alpha.gif' border=0>-chlorooxoalkanoates

Abstract

A reaction of long-chain methyl epoxyalkanoates with chlorotrimethylsilane in presence of triethylamine followed by Jones<b style="">′</b> oxidation has resulted in the formation of respective chlorooxo derivatives. The reaction proceeds under mild conditions and in a short span of time. Thus, one pot synthesis of methyl chlorooxoalkanoates is assisted with high purity and good yield of the products. The pure products are characterized by IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR and MS spectra.