Table 1. Optimization Studies for the One-Step Synthesis of Indium Stearate (3a)^a.

entry	base	equiv	temp (°C)	time (h)	yield (%)
1	DABCO	4.0	reflux	overnight	72
2	pyridine	4.0	reflux	overnight	66
3	triethylamine	4.0	reflux	overnight	32
4a	DBU	4.0	reflux	overnight	78
5b	DBU	3.0	reflux	overnight	80
6c	DBU	1.0	reflux	overnight	85
7d	DBU	0.5	reflux	overnight	66
8e	DBU	1.0	25	overnight	nr
9f	DBU	1.0	40	overnight	22
10g	DBU	1.0	60	overnight	60
11	DBU	1.0	reflux	6 h	60
12	DBU	1.0	reflux	8 h	58
13	DBN	1.0	reflux	overnight	82

^aUnless otherwise noted, all reactions were carried out with 4.0 equiv (with respect to a fatty acid) of the base under reflux conditions.

^bThe reaction was performed with 3.0 equiv of the base.

^cThe reaction was performed with 1.0 equiv of the base.

^dThe reaction was performed with 0.5 equiv of the base.

^enr denotes no reaction.

^fThe reaction was performed at 40 °C.

^gThe reaction was performed at 60 °C.