2-Butoxyethanol → 40642-97-5
Reaction equation
[Al:1].[CH2:2]([O:6][CH2:7][CH2:8][OH:9])[CH2:3][CH2:4][CH3:5].N#N.[CH2:12]([O:16][CH2:17][CH2:18][OH:19])[CH2:13][CH2:14][CH3:15]>>[CH2:2]([O:6][CH2:7][CH2:8][O-:9])[CH2:3][CH2:4][CH3:5].[CH2:12]([O:16][CH2:17][CH2:18][O-:19])[CH2:13][CH2:14][CH3:15].[CH2:2]([O:6][CH2:7][CH2:8][O-:9])[CH2:3][CH2:4][CH3:5].[Al+3:1]Participants
4
Conditions
- Temperature
- 160 °C
Procedure
Aluminum tri(2-n-butoxyethoxide) was prepared by incremental addition of pure aluminum turnings to anhydrous 2-n-butoxyethanol. Accordingly, to a 3-liter flask fitted with condenser, stirrer and inlet for dry N2 2-n-butoxyethanol (944 g, 8.0 moles) was added and heated to a reflux temperature of approximately 160° C. Approximately 5 grams of aluminum turnings were added. Evolution of H2 gas is observed after 2 to 10 hours signifying the reaction has begun. A catalytically effective quantity of HAl(OCH2CH2OBu)4 (prepared in Example 1) added to the reaction flask substantially shortens the induction period required.