Ethylene Glycol → HCID 69287399, compound

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Reaction Steps

In 170 mL of toluene were dissolved 17.38 g of 4-vinylbenzaldehyde and 10.89 g of ethylene glycol. To the solution were added 0.25 g of p-toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate and 0.22 g of p-hydroquinene, and the mixture was heated at reflux. Water generated during the reaction was removed by a Dean-Stark trap. After 8 hours, it was allowed to be cooled and evaporated under a reduced pressure. The residue was distilled under vacuum (92 to 93° C./0.45 mmHg), to give 13.44 g of 4-(2,5-dioxocyclopentyl)styrene (yield: 58%).

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