Process for the preparation of alkyl 2-fluoro-isobutyrates
Alkyl 2-fluoro-isobutyrates are prepared by reacting the corresponding sulphonic esters with potassium fluoride in an acid amide as solvent and in the presence of a base.
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Process for the production of 2-fluoroisobutyric acid or its ester
Provided is a process for the production of 2-fluoroisobutyric acid or its ester, which comprises reacting 2-hydroxyisobutyric acid or its ester with thionyl chloride and a hydrogen fluoride source.