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Butenediol intermediate

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Butenediol intermediate is a 93-97% cis isomer, facilitating its use in 1,4- addition reactions. The two hydroxyl groups undergo the typical reactions of alcohols. Butenediol intermediate readily dehydrates to 2,3-dihydrofuran in the presence of acids and polymerizes above 165°C.

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