The Intramolecular Hydrogen Bond of the Diol Ethers as Model Compounds of the Diols

Abstract The intramolecular and intermolecular hydrogen bonds of the diol ethers are examined as model compounds of the diols by means of a study of their infrared and NMR spectra. The hydrogen bond shift and the intramolecular hydrogen bond shift are obtained. The value of the intramolecular hydrogen bond shift is discussed in terms of the electric field effect due to lone-pair electrons of the proton acceptor.