Tetrahedron

Dehydration-hydration of α-alkynols over zeolite catalyst. Selective synthesis of conjugated enynes and α, β-unsaturated ketones

G Sartori, A Pastorio, R Maggi, F Bigi

Index: Sartori, Giovanni; Pastorio, Andrea; Maggi, Raimondo; Bigi, Franca Tetrahedron, 1996 , vol. 52, # 24 p. 8287 - 8296

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Abstract

α-Alkynols 1 are converted in high yield and selectivity into conjugated enynes 2 or α, β- unsaturated ketones 3 by treatment with acid zeolites. The exclusive production of compounds 2 or 3 depends on the nature of the starting material 1 and experimental conditions.