Synthesis of the Glycidyl Ethers from Perfumery Hydroxy Compounds

Experiments are descrived on the synthesis of aroxy glycidyl ethers via the condensation of epichlorohydrin with perfumery hydroxy compounds. The reaction is catalysed by boron trifluoride，pyridine，sodium hydroxide and boron trifluoride being the most useful catalyst. The transfer of hydrogen chloride from a chlorohydrin to an α-epoxide take place readily in the presence of kalium hydroxide. Synthesized glycidyl ethers have various perfumery groups (Benzyl，Phenyl ethy1，d-Citronellyl， I-Menthyl) in the position of I aroxyl. Physical properties and spectra of these compounds are given in table III