Preparation of 2-methyl-1,4-butanediol and 3-methyltetrahydrofur

Details Preparation of 2-methyl-1,4-butanediol and 3-methyltetrahydrofur Preparation of 2-methyl-1,4-butanediol and 3-methyltetrahydrofur

1995-01-26

1996-07-16

Trinh, Ba Kim

Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series

Organic compounds

Heterocyclic carbon compounds containing a hetero ring...

568862, 568864, C07D30706, C07D30708, C07C 29141, C07C 29149

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ABSTRACT:
2-Methyl-1,4-butanediol and 3-methyltetrahydrofuran are prepared by reacting a compound of the general formula I or II ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl and the formyl group of II may also be present as acetal with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkanol, is reacted with hydrogen in the presence of copper or of a metal of groups 7 to 10 of the Periodical Table of elements or of a compound of these metals.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4124600 (1978-11-01), Jenkins, Jr.
patent: 4940805 (1990-07-01), Fischer et al.
patent: 4973717 (1990-11-01), Williams

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