摘要 |
PURPOSE:To obtain esters in good yield without generating any geometrical isomerization, etc., by using distannoxane derivative of a specified structural formula as the esterification catalyst. CONSTITUTION:The distannoxane derivative shown by the general formula I (where R<1>, R<2>, R<3> and R<4> are respectively lower alkyls, X is hydroxyl, lower alkoxyls, halogen atoms, etc., Y is acyloxy, an isocyanate group or halogen atoms) is used as the esterification catalyst. When a carboxylic acid, etc., having a functional group vulnerable to the effect of an acid or a base, or a carbon atom-carbon atom double bond is used in esterification, the chemical change of the functional group, the transfer of the double bond or geometrical isomerization, etc., are prevented by using the catalyst and esters are produced in good yield. |