摘要 |
A method for hydrolyzing an ester is provided. In accordance with the method, a compound A is provided which has first and second ester moieties. The compound is reacted in a liquid medium with a base having the formula MaXb,such that the first ester moiety is converted to a carboxyl moiety and the second ester moiety remains, wherein the ratio [Xk-]:[A] in the liquid medium is no greater than 1.6, and wherein k > 0.
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