Ethylene Oxide → 2-(Cyclopentyloxy)ethan-1-ol

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Reaction Steps

200 g (2.32 mols) of cyclopentanol, 38.5 cc (0.77 mol) of ethylene oxide and 2.3 g (0.1 g atom) of sodium metal are introduced at 0° C. into a 500 ml autoclave. The mixture is then heated for 4 hours at 75° C. The autoclave is left to cool and the reaction mixture is then distilled. This gives the title compound, which boils at 90°-92° C. under a pressure of 15 mm Hg.

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