A Rapid Esterification by Means of Mixed Anhydride and Its Application to Large-ring Lactonization

Abstract A rapid and mild esterification method using carboxylic 2,4,6-trichlorobenzoic anhydrides in the presence of 4-dimethylaminopyridine was developed. The method was also successfully applied to the synthesis of large-ring lactones, including Dl-2,4,6-tridemethyl-3-deoxymethynolide.