Fig. 3: Reactions of NaMeAB with various esters in THF.

Reaction conditions: ester (0.5 mmol), NaMeAB (2.4 equiv), THF (5 mL), room temperature for 5 min and then hydrolysis.
Reaction conditions: ester (0.5 mmol), NaMeAB (2.4 equiv), THF (5 mL), room temperature for 5 min and then hydrolysis.