| abstract |
The present invention relates to a process for preparing, dioxy functionalised propane compounds using cobalt and/or rhodium catalysts. More particularly, the present invention relates to a process for the preparation of the dioxy functionalised propane compounds of the formula X—CH 2 —CH(Y)—CH 2 -Z, wherein X=R—C(═O)—O— or H or —OH, Y and Z=—H or —OH or —C(═O)H, and wherein at a time, only one of X, Y and Z is —H, in high yields from vinyl carboxylates of formula R—C(═O)—O—CH═CH 2 wherein, R=substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or aryl group. |