![Sample our Physical Sciences journals, sign in here to start your FREE access for 14 days]({"type":"image" , "src" : "/sda/110819/TOC-Subject-Sample-2021-Physical-Sciences.jpg"})
Abstract
Ozonolysis of methyl ricinoleate in methanol followed by an electrochemical reduction of the intermediate hydroperoxides on a Pb-cathode gave (R)-(−)-1,3-nonanediol with 65% yield. The diol was successfully used for optical resolution of racemic menthone.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
This work was supported in part by research grant from KBN (3T09 B03012).