A NEW TISHCHENKO-TYPE ESTER FORMATION CATALYZED BY RUTHENIUM COMPLEXES

A self-condensation of aldehydes to yield esters is catalyzed by ruthenium complexes under mild conditions without appreciable side reactions. The reaction is applicable to both aliphatic and aromatic aldehydes, and the ruthenium complexes proved to be particularly active catalysts among other transition metal complexes examined.

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