摘要 |
An improved process for the preparation of hydroxycitronellol by an addition reaction of water with citronellol. This reaction takes place directly on heating a homogeneous solution of citronellol in a mixture of water and an inert solvent selected from the group consisting of acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, glymes, and tetrahydrofuran. The reaction is catalyzed with a cation exchange resin. |