An Efficient and Convenient Method for the Synthesis of Dialkoxymethanes Using Kaolinite as a Catalyst

Abstract

A one pot synthesis of dialkoxymethanes (2a–h) is described from the reaction of alcohols (la–h) with paraformaldehyde under reflux in the presence of catalytic amount of kaolinite.

Keywords:

• Kaolinite
• Dialkoxymethanes
• Catalysis

Acknowledgment

One of the authors J. J. G. would like to thank The Director, ISM, Dhanbad for the award of research fellowship.