Dimethylolpropionic acid → HCID 86619916, compound

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Reaction Steps

To a flask were added 3.0 g 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid, 9.5 g of a 55-60% solution of tetrabutylammonium hydroxide in water and 40 ml 2-propanol. After heating to 50 C under nitrogen for 1 hour, the solvent was removed and another 40 ml of 2-propanol were added and removed by distillation under reduced pressure. After drying, a pale yellow oil was obtained.

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