Method for producing 1,3-cyclohexanediol compound

摘要

A method for producing 1,3-cyclohexanediol compounds, particularly a 1,3-cyclohexanediol compound rich in cis-form. A 1,3-cyclohexanediol compound is reduced with a boron hydride compound such as sodium borohydride. Selectivity of cis-form is improved when an alkali metal compound and/or an alkaline earth metal compound, particularly a halide, is allowed to exist in the reaction system.