PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF ADIPIC ACIDS HAVING SIDE CHAINS

摘要

A process for the production of adipic acids having side chains as represented by the general formula (II): (wherein R<1>, R<2>, R<3>, R<4>, R<5> and R<6> are each independently hydrogen or alkyl, with the proviso that at least one of R<1>, R<2>, R<3>, R<4>, R<5> and R<6> is alkyl), characterized by comprising the step of subjecting a compound represented by the general formula (I): (wherein R<1>, R<2>, R<3>, R<4>, R<5> and R<6> are each as defined above; R<7> is formyl or hydroxymethyl; and the symbol ===== represents a single bond or a double bond) to reaction in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide or an alkaline earth metal hydroxide.