Industrial compound gets eco-friendly reaction (IMAGE) Nagoya University Caption Sodium or magnesium aryloxides can catalyse the transesterification of methyl (meth)acrylate at room temperature, with high chemoselectivity, producing a high yield of (meth)acrylate ester, and without the use of toxic metals or ligands. Credit Kazuaki Ishihara Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.