The Dealcoholation of a Series of Unsaturated Diethers

Abstract

The dealcoholation of a series of 1,5-dialkoxy-2-hexenes has been investigated in an effort to prepare a l-alkoxy-2,4-hexadiene. Though the dealcoholation reaction could be accomplished in several ways, a 2,4-hexadiene structure was not obtained. Instead, the corresponding 5-alkoxy-1,3-hexadienes resulted in good yield. The infrared absorption characteristics of these compounds are described.