Synlett 1992; 1992(11): 867-868
DOI: 10.1055/s-1992-21520
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Acetal Formation During the Catalytic Hydrogenation of Cyclic α,β-Unsaturated Ketones

Peter Hudson* , Philip J. Parsons
  • *University of Reading, Department of Chemistry, P.O. Box 224, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 2AD, England
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Publication Date:
08 March 2002 (online)

The formation of saturated 1,3-dioxalanes and dimethyl acetals has been observed when α,β-unsaturated ketones are hydrogenated in methanol or ethylene glycol/THF.

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