abstract |
Pinakolin (2,2-dimethyl-3-oxo-butane) is obtained in good yield if a 2-alkoxy-2-methylbutane of the general formula is used wherein R is a C 1-4 alkyl radical, in an aqueous medium in the presence of a strong inorganic acid, such as. B. HCI, HBr or H 2 SO 4 , with formaldehyde at temperatures between 40 and 100 ° C. |