| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to a process for producing 2-alkylcycloalkanones with a high yield and a high purity. In addition, the present invention also relates to a process for producing lactones as a useful perfume material for cosmetics, flavors, etc. More specifically, the present invention relates to a process for producing a 2-alkylcycloalkanone represented by the following general formula (2) which includes the step of subjecting a 2-(1-hydroxyalkyl)-cycloalkanone to dehydration and hydrogenation reaction in a flow of a hydrogen gas under a pressure of from 20 to 200 kPa (absolute pressure) in the presence of an acid and a platinum group metal catalyst; and a process for producing a lactone which includes the step of subjecting the 2-alkylcycloalkanone to oxidation reaction using a percarboxylic acid:
wherein n is an integer of 1 or 2; and R 1 and R 2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms with the proviso that R 1 and R 2 may form a ring through a carbon atom adjacent thereto. |
