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Process for the preparation of dioldiones
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, (2008/06/13)
A dioldione represented by the formula: STR1 in which R1, R2, R3, R4, the same or different, represent alkyl, cycloalkyl, arylalkyl, aryl or hydrogen, is prepared by reacting a compound represented by the formula: STR2 wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 have the above meanings, with an oxidizing mixture consisting of osmium tetroxide and an alkali or alkali-earth metal chlorate.