ACETYLATION OF ANISOLE IN GREEN CHEMISTRY CONDITIONS

Abstract

In this study, acetylation of anisole by acetic anhydride, catalyzed by bismuth triflate are described. The reaction was taken place under new generation monomode microwave irradiation (Discover oven), solvent-free condition. High yield was obtainted in short time. Good selectivities for the para- products were observed. Bismuth(III) triflate could be recycled and reused effectively.