Anodic oxidation. Part 17. The formation of alkyl methyl carbonates in the Hofer–Moest reaction in methanol

Abstract

The liquid products from the electrolysis of sodium butanoate in methanol containing methyl sodium carbonate at a graphite anode include propyl and 1-methylethyl methyl carbonates. 1,1-Dimethylethyl methyl carbonate is amongst the liquid products from the electrolysis of sodium 2,2-dimethylpropanoate in methanol at a platinum anode in the presence or absence of methyl sodium carbonate. Typical secondary products derived from propene or 2-methylpropene are also present in the liquid products from each of these electrolyses.