Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a composition and method for the preparation of N-oxyl hindered amine esters by contacting a compound of Formula (I), wherein R1 and R2 are independently an alkyl, with a compound of Formula (II), wherein R3 and R4 are independently an alkyl, and n is an integer from 3 to 10, in the presence of a catalyst and a solvent, wherein the catalyst comprises at least one of tin, lithium, zirconium, and hafnium.