Prins Reaction

H. J. Prins, Chem. Weekblad 16, 64, 1072, 1510 (1919), C.A. 13, 3155 (1919).

Acid-catalyzed addition of olefins to formaldehyde to give 1,3-diols, allylic alcohols or meta-dioxanes:

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