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Preparation of .alpha.-hydroxymethal acetals

US5266171A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 1991
Grant dateNov 30, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25B3/23
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing an .alpha.-hydroxymethyl acetal by the electrochemical oxidation of a carbonyl compound, e.g. an aliphatic or aromatic aldehyde or ketone, with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkanol under non-alkaline conditions and in the presence of an auxiliary electrolyte containing from 0 to 5% and preferably 0.5 to 3% by weight of water.

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