Method of preparation of methyl-benzyl-ketone

Details Method of preparation of methyl-benzyl-ketone Method of preparation of methyl-benzyl-ketone

2008-07-01

2008-07-01

Witherspoon, Sikarl A (Department: 1621)

Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series

Organic compounds

Oxygen containing

Reexamination Certificate

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07393981

ABSTRACT:
A catalytic process for producing ketones and particularly methyl-benzyl-ketone is provided. A catalyst comprising thorium oxide and a second metal oxide, preferably MnO, is formed on a substrate, preferably pumice. Phenylacetic acid and acetic acid are reacted in the presence of the catalyst to form methyl-benzyl-ketone.

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