Preparation of hydroycitronelal from citronelal under ultrasound irradation

Abstract

The preparation of hydroxycitronellal from citronellal under ultrasound irradiation (by using ultrasonic probe) has been studied. The effect of temperature is the most important factor to the reaction. Under the optimum conditions, the product obtained in high purity (97%, GC) and the yield reached 91%. The structure of the product was determined by NMR.