Synlett 2003(15): 2419-2421  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-42468
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Selective Monoacetylation of Symmetrical Diols and Selective Monode­acetylation of Symmetrical Diacetates Using HY-Zeolite as Reusable Heterogeneous Catalyst [1]

K. V. N. S. Srinivas, I. Mahender, Biswanath Das*
Organic Chemistry Division-I, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad-500 007, India
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Received 11 July 2003
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07. November 2003 (online)

Abstract

HY-Zeolite has been found to be an efficient and reusable catalyst for selective monoacetylation of symmetrical diols and selective monodeacetylation of symmetrical diacetates to form the products in high yields.