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1Of several ions tested, only Fe+3, Cu+2 and Al+3 catalysed the decarboxylation of α-acetolactic acid at pH 4.8. 2At pH 2.2, only Fe+3 and Cu+2 were active. 3Fe+3 and Cu+2 were shown to form complexes with α-acetolactic acid. 4Fe+3 and Cu+2 not only decarboxylated but also oxidized α-acetolactic acid, with, as a result, formation of diacetyl. 5Decarboxylation of α-acetolactic acid by these ions is compatible with the mechanism suggested by Martell and Calvin. 6α-Acetolactic acid is subject to autoxidation. 2-Butene-2,3-diol may be an intermediate product. |