From: fine chem (chemicals555$##$yahoo.com)
Date: Wed Jun 14 2006 - 04:40:36 EDT
Dear All,
Will the following polyhydric alcohols undergo any reaction or be affected by the presence of 10% H2SO4 at 80 degrees Centigrade ?
My main concern is if dehydration / elimination takes place leading to the formation of an Alkene.
A ) CH2OH . C(CH3)OH . CHOH . CH2OH
B ) CH2OH . C(CH3)OH . CH2 . CH2 . CH2 . CH(CH3) . CHOH . CH2OH
[ I thought of carrying out the above reaction and testing with bromine water, but it may not be satisfactory as substitution of -OH group can occur.
Also, if at all elimination takes place the -Br adds onto the C = C.
In both cases decolorization of bromine water takes place and this test may be inconclusive. ]
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