Process for producing 2-alkyl-2-adamantyl ester

Abstract

This invention discloses a process for preparing an 2-alkyl-2-adamantyl ester comprising the steps of combining a solution or suspension of 2-adamantanone and an alkyl halide with lithium metal for reacting them to generate an lithium 2-alkyl-2-adamantyl alcoholate, and then reacting the lithium 2-alkyl-2-adamantyl alcoholate with an acid halide.

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