Efficient Method for the Preparation of Inverted Alkyl Carboxylates and Phenyl Carboxylates via Oxidation–Reduction Condensation Using 2,6-Dimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone or Simple 1,4-Benzoquinone

Oxidation–reduction condensation using in situ formed alkoxydiphenylphosphines, 2,6-dimethy-1,4-benzoquinone, and carboxylic acids provides a useful method for the preparation of inverted tertiary ...