Claims
- 1. A process for the preparation of diols of the formula ##STR15## and monoesters thereof of the formula ##STR16## the process comprising condensing in a multi-phase reaction environment an aldehyde having a hydrogen atom in the alpha position in the presence of a catalytic system consisting of a phase transfer catalyst and an alkaline substance, the aldehyde having the formula: ##STR17## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each alkyl groups having 1-4 carbon atoms, and a distillation of light reaction products and decomposition of polymeric structures formed by the aldehyde present take place in the presence of the phase transfer catalyst after finalized reaction.
- 2. A process according to claim 1, in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are methyl groups.
- 3. A process according to claim 1, in which the phase transfer catalyst is selected from the group consisting of quaternary ammonium compounds, quaternary phosphonium compounds, quaternary arsonium compounds, polyalkylene glycolethers, and cyclic polyesters.
- 4. A process according to claim 1, in which the aldehyde is isobutanal.
- 5. A process according to claim 1, in which the molar ratio between base and aldehyde for the production of monoesters according to formula (II) and formula (III) is 0.2-1.1:1.
- 6. A process according to claim 1, in which the molar ratio between base and aldehyde for the production of diols according to formula (I) is 0.5-2.0:1.
- 7. A process according to claim 1, in which the reaction is carried out at a temperature in the range of 40.degree.-150.degree. C.
- 8. A process according to claim 7, in which the reaction is carried out at a temperature in the range of 60.degree.-90.degree. C.
- 9. A process according to any one of claims 1-8, in which the reaction is stopped by implementing one or more steps selected from the group consisting of stopping the ongoing stirring and separation of the phases present, neutralizing the alkaline compound present by treatment with an acid, and cooling the reaction mixture.
- 10. A process according to claim 1, in which the process is carried out batchwise.
- 11. A process according to claim 1, in which the process is carried out continuously.
Priority Claims (1)
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Parent Case Info
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 07/431,462, filed on Nov. 2, 1989 now abandoned.
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