Process for preparing methyl heptenone from prenyl mesityl oxide

Details Process for preparing methyl heptenone from prenyl mesityl oxide Process for preparing methyl heptenone from prenyl mesityl oxide

1977-07-06

1979-05-08

Thomas, Jr., James O.

Chemistry of carbon compounds

Miscellaneous organic carbon compounds

C-metal

C07C 4904

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041536347

ABSTRACT:
A process is provided for preparing methyl heptenone from a ketone mixture comprising isomers of prenyl mesityl oxide; the mixture is subjected to hydrolytic cracking with water in the presence of an amine catalyst, and, optionally, an inorganic alkali, at an elevated temperature, and methyl heptenone is recovered.

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patent: 3976700 (1976-08-01), DeSimone

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