Process for the conversion of terpenes to cymenes

Details Process for the conversion of terpenes to cymenes Process for the conversion of terpenes to cymenes

1981-10-14

1983-05-03

Shaver, Paul F.

Chemistry of hydrocarbon compounds

Aromatic compound synthesis

From alicyclic

585432, C07C 536, C07C 1502

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043821529

ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed a process for the conversion of terpenes to cymenes which comprises contacting at least one terpene, selected from the group comprised of mono- and bi-cyclic unsaturated hydrocarbons having the formula C.sub.10 H.sub.16 ; with an alkali metal carbonate catalyst on a support at a temperature of 300.degree. to 475.degree. C.

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