UNUSUAL CONVERSION OF 5-HYDROXY-2(5H)-FURANONE IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION

Abstract

The conversion of 5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone into succinic acid in aqueous solution has been detected experimentally for the first time, indicating the possibility of forming and hydrolyzing its previously unknown tautomeric forms. The accelerating effect of increased pH values and temperature on the reaction has been established. A scheme is proposed to form succinic acid from 5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone.

How to Cite
Poskonin, V. V.; Badovskaya, L. A. Chem. Heterocycl. Compd. 2003, 39, 594. [Khim. Geterotsikl. Soedin. 2003, 688.]

For this article in the English edition, see DOI https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1025137914137