This document does not have an outline. ... JavaScript is disabled on your browser. Please enable JavaScript to use all the features on this page. ... Author links open the overlay panel. Numbers correspond to the affiliation list which can be exposed by using the show more link. ... Alumina was found to be an effective and convenient catalyst for acetalization of aldehydes to the corresponding 1,3-dioxoranes and 1,3-dioxanes. It can be used for selective protection of only formyl ...