Application of solid-liquid phase transfer catalysis system for peroxyester synthesis: A kinetic study of hydroperoxides acylation in the presence of solid sodium carbonate

In the research described below, we have developed a convenient and effective method of synthesis of organic peroxyesters to achieve 60-98% yields under extreme mild conditions. The study has been conducted on a model system using a reaction of acylation of 1-methyl-1-phenylethyl hydroperoxide (CHP) by means of butyryl chloride in the presence of solid Na₂CO₃ and being performed under conditions of phase transfer catalysis (PTC). The effect of the following parameters on the reaction was tested: temperature, Na₂CO₃ amount, catalyst structure and solvent polarity.