2-halo-N-alkylpyridinium salt (Mukaiyama reagent) esterification, stability in DMSO?

Dear all, I am trying to functionalize crosslinked PVA by esterification using Mukaiyama reagent (Please see scheme attached). I have tried Dimethylcarbonate as a solvent, but PVA did not swell...

24 January 2024 2,382 1 View