Traditionally, the Claisen condensation is used to make beta-keto esters by reacting  an ester with another ester using a strong base as catalyst. The reaction is usually heated by using gas or electricity as the heat source. We will report our efforts to run Claisen condensations using solar irradiation as the thermal heat source.

Further progress with Claisen condensations via solar irradiation

249th National Meeting (2015)

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