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.

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