abstract |
Mowing refers to the method of preparationn5-hydroxy-2-pentanone of the formulanAlkaline re-etherification of 4-oxopentylalkanoatesnof Formula II wherenR-H or alkyl having the number of carbons C tonC, by treatment with an alcoholic solutionnmethoxide or ethoxide or hydroxidenor sodium carbonate ornpotassium. |