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Alkyl bromoacetates were shown to be versatile transesterification reagents. Isoxazoles underwent chemoselective transesterification when treated with alkyl bromoacetate-Zn in THF at reflux. A suggested mechanism of the new reaction was discussed. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.