Ethylene Glycol → 2-(2-Methylpropoxy)-1-propanol

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20 g of 2-isopropyl-1,3-dioxolane and 100 g of ethylene glycol were combined in a 300 mL stainless steel autoclave. 2.0 g of 5% Pd/C catalyst were added and the autoclave was sealed. The reactor was heated to 200° C. The reactor was then brought to an operating pressure of 3.45 MPa and stirring commenced at 750 rpm. Pressure was maintained through the duration of the experiment. After 2 h, the autoclave was cooled and remaining gas vented. The autoclave was opened, its contents filtered, and the filtrate analyzed by gas chromatography (GC). 83% conversion of the acetal mixture was observed. Upon analysis of the results, the mixture was found to demonstrate 95.8% selectivity to 2-isobutoxy-ethanol.

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