2-Mercaptoethanol → HCID 20514205, compound

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Reaction Steps

A 5 liter glass reactor with stirrer, thermometer and reflux condenser was used. 2496 grams (32.0 moles) of 2-mercaptoethanol were taken in this reactor. To this was added dropwise, 1824 grams (16.0 moles) of allyl glycidyl ether with vigorous stirring. The exotherm was controlled by water bath. After addition of allyl glycidyl ether, 3 grams of t-butyl perbenzoate and 0.3 grams of tetramethyl guanidine were added and the solution stirred. The completion of the reaction was determined by IR spectrum. The resulting material, 3,11-dithia, 7-oxa, 1,5,13-trihydroxy tridecane, was obtained in the form of a viscous liquid.

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