abstract |
An improved process for the preparation of 2-tert.-butyl-2-[1-phenoxy-1-(1-H-azol-1-yl)]-methyl-ketales is disclosed, which process comprises reacting a 2-tert.-butyl-2-[1-phenoxy-1-halo]-methyl-ketale with a quaternary ammonium or phosphonium salt of an azole. The azoles used are 1H-1,2,4-tri-azole or 1H-imidazole. |