Synthesis of macrocyclic esters by catalytic cyclization

A. Bachrach*, A. Zilkha

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Abstract

Macrocyclic esters were synthesized in good yield through catalytic cyclization by metal salts of glycol monosuccinates. The procedure is an improvement over catalytic depolymerization for the preparation of cyclic compounds, as developed by Carothers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)421-425
Number of pages5
JournalEuropean Polymer Journal
Volume18
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1982

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