Hydration of 2-Pinene, 2(10)-Pinene or 3-Carene with Chlorinated Acetic Acids

Abstract

The hydration of 2-pinene (1), 2(10)-pinene (2) or 3-carene (3) with ehlorinated acetic acids afforded predominantly ev-terpineol (7). Especially (7) was obtained as a sole product when the reaction of (1) was conducted in the presence of water.