J. E. Taylor, and Thomas E. Janini, O. Elmer
Mar 12, 1998
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Organic Process Research & Development
Abstract
A series of cis-glycols including 1,2-cyclopentanediol, 1-methyl-1,2-cyclopentanediol, 1,2-dimethyl-1,2-cyclopentanediol, 1,2-cyclohexanediol, 1-methyl-1,2-cyclohexanediol, 1,2-dimethyl-1,2-cyclohexanediol, 1,2-cycloheptanediol, 1,2-cyclooctanediol, exo,exo-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-diol, and bicyclo[2.2.2]octane-2,3-diol have been prepared by permanganate oxidations of cycloalkenes using a turbulent stirring technique. Conditions for the reactions, methods of purification, and yields are presented. Both hydroxide ion and an aqueous environment are highly essential to the formation of glycols. Excessive solvent decreases yields. A procedure for converting certain cis- to trans-glycols is given. A preparation for very pure Δ9,10-octalin is included.