TABLE 3.
Characteristics of the tested solvents and the resulting recovery (after precipitation in hexane) and acylation yields.
| Solvent | Hildebrand parameter (MPa1/2) | Boiling point (°C) | Recovery yield (%) | Acylation yield (µmol/g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetone | 19.9 | 56 | 90 | 68 |
| Acetonitrile | 24.3 | 82 | 65 | 16 |
| MEK | 19.3 | 80 | 89 | 102 |
| MEK/Hexane (50/50) | nd | 65 | 72 | 68 |
| THF | 18.6 | 66 | 90 | 97 |