Process for preparing 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-butanediol

Details Process for preparing 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-butanediol Process for preparing 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-butanediol

1981-06-10

1983-09-13

Evans, J. E.

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

Organic compounds

Oxygen containing

C07C 3120

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044044100

ABSTRACT:
An improved process for the preparation of 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-butanediol is disclosed wherein hydrogen peroxide and 2,3-dimethylbutene are reacted with formic acid at 50.degree. to 70.degree. C. while stirring, the 2,3-dimethylbutene and hydrogen peroxide being introduced into the formic acid simultaneously but separately. The diol can be obtained by hydrolysis of the pinacol monoformate formed.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2437648 (1948-03-01), Milas
patent: 2492201 (1949-12-01), Swern et al.
patent: 2739173 (1956-03-01), Corey et al.

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