A process for the production of cis and trans isomers of compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R, R' and R" are independently hydrogen or alkyl groups having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, comprising (a) reacting the corresponding cis or trans isomer of a compound having the formula ##STR2## in which Q is an alkyl group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, with paraformaldehyde and (b) hydrolyzing the resulting product to produce the unsaturated alcohol.
一种制备具有公式##STR1##的顺式和反式异构体化合物的方法,其中R,R'和R"分别是1至20个碳原子的氢或烷基基团,包括(a)将具有公式##STR2##的相应顺式或反式异构体化合物与多
聚甲醛反应,其中Q是具有1至20个碳原子的烷基基团,以及(b)
水解所得产物以产生不饱和醇。