Artigo
p-Sulfonic acid calix[n]arenes as homogeneous and recyclable organocatalysts for esterification reactions
Autor
Fernandes, Sergio Antonio
Natalino, Ricardo
Gazolla, Poliana Aparecida Rodrigues
Silva, Márcio José da
Jham, Gulab Newandram
Institución
Resumen
Esterification yields were significantly improved using calix[n]arenes catalysts under simple conditions. p-Sulfonic acid calix[4]arene and p-sulfonic acid calix[6]arene were powerful organocatalysts in several esterification reactions, which showed activity comparable or even superior to other well-established acids catalysts, such as, sulfuric acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, and p-hydroxybezenesulfonic acid described in the literature.