Montmorillonite Clays Catalysis. Part 12.1 An Efficient and Practical Procedure for Synthesis of Diacetals from 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol with Carbonyl Compounds
Abstract
Preparation of diacetals from 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol with aldehydes and ketones is catalysed by montmorillonite clays in refluxing benzene or toluene in good to excellent yield.