Pd-catalyzed aldehyde to ester conversion: a hydrogen transfer approach.

Aliphatic and aromatic aldehydes are successfully converted into their corresponding esters using Pd(OAc)(2) and XPhos. This approach utilizes a hydrogen transfer protocol: concomitant reduction of acetone to isopropanol provides an inexpensive and sustainable approach that mitigates the need for other oxidants.

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