Synthesis of menthofuran

Details Synthesis of menthofuran Synthesis of menthofuran

1979-09-04

1980-12-23

Jiles, Henry R.

Chemistry of carbon compounds

Miscellaneous organic carbon compounds

C-metal

26034812, 26034857, C07D30779, C07D30312

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042409691

ABSTRACT:
A new process for synthesizing menthofuran is disclosed. Said process comprises epoxidizing isopulegol to form the new compound isopulegol epoxide. The epoxide is then oxidized to form isopulegone epoxide which can be cyclodehydrated to form menthofuran.

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