OXIDATION PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF {60 -HYDROXY ESTERS

摘要

A process for the synthesis of alpha -hydroxy esters of carboxylic acids by reacting a carboxylic acid ester with a hydroperoxide in the presence of a metal ion catalyst. The reaction is characterized by mild reaction conditions and good efficiency. The alpha -hydroxy esters are useful intermediates in the production of acrylates.