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Preparation of 1,4-diols by hydrolysis-hydrogenation of 2-alkoxytetrahydrofurans

US4091041A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 1977
Grant dateMay 23, 1978
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Expiry dateJun 13, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D307/20
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

2-ALKOXYTETRAHYDROFURANS ARE CONVERTED TO 1,4-DIOLS UNDER HYDROLYSIS-HYDROGENATION CONDITIONS. The method may be coupled with the synthesis of 2-alkoxytetrahydrofurans to provide a highly efficient, two-step conversion of allylic alcohols to butanediols.

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