Development of a solid-compatible continuous flow reactor for the paraformaldehyde slurry mediated α-hydroxymethylation of methyl vinyl ketone

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29 May, 2024

α-Hydroxymethylation reactions often entail safety precautions concerning formaldehyde gas. A paraformaldehyde slurry within a solid-compatible continuous flow setup can now be used with a reduced reaction time and increased productivity.

  • Vandekerckhove, B
  • Van Coillie, L
  • Metten, B
  • Heugebaert, T
  • Stevens, C
  • SynBioC Research Group, Department of Sustainable Organic Chemistry and Technology, Department of Green Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium
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