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Synlett 1999; 1999(S1): 957-959
DOI: 10.1055/s-1999-3090
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A Highly Efficient Preparation of Methacrylate Esters Using Novel Solid Phase Titanium-based Transesterification Catalysts

Norman Lewis* , Christina Ribas, Andrew Wells
  • *SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, Old Powder Mills, Leigh, Nr Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 9AN, UK; Fax +44(17 32)37 23 00
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31 December 1999 (online)

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Highly active transesterification catalysts for the synthesis of sensitive methacrylate monomers can be conveniently prepared by reacting chlorotriisopropoxy titanium with cross-linked polystyrene beads functionalised with acetyl acetone or polyethylene glycol ligands.

transesterification - methacrylate esters - polymerbound titanium catalysts

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