ISSN:
1573-8353
Keywords:
2-hydroxytetrahydrofuran
;
4-hydroxybutanal
;
2,3-dihydrofuran
;
tautomerism
;
dehydration
;
AM1 method
;
concerted mechanism
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The relative stability of 2-hydroxytetrahydrofuran and the tautomeric 4-hydroxybutanal was determined by the semi-empirical AM1 method. It was concluded that the cyclic tautomer predominates in the gas phase at 25°C. Vapor-phase dehydration of 2-hydroxytetrahydrofuran in the presence of porcelain and silica gel L leads to a quantitative yield of 2,3-dihydrofuran.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02256908
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