Process for the conversion of terpenes to limonene

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

1984-07-20

1985-04-02

Gantz, Delbert E.

Chemistry of hydrocarbon compounds

Alicyclic compound synthesis

By double-bond shift

585378, 585947, 585364, 585371, C07C 524, C07C 526

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045089302

ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed a process for the conversion of terpenes to limonene 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 sulfide catalyst on a support at a temperature of 300.degree. to 450.degree. C.

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Gassman et al, J. Am. Chem. Soc., (1983), vol. 103, pp. 667-669.

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