Abstract

Vapor-phase intramolecular aldol condensation of 2,5-hexanedione to produce 3-methylcyclopent-2-enone was performed over several ZrO2-supported alkali and alkali earth metal oxides. Among the tested catalysts, ZrO2-supported Li2O showed a stable catalytic activity. A high 2,5-hexanedione conversion of 99% with a 3-methylcyclopent-2-enone selectivity of 96% was achieved over a 20mol% Li2O-loaded ZrO2 catalyst at 250°C.

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