PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF OLEFIN

摘要

Disclosed is a process for producing an olefin from a carboxylic acid having a ß-hydrogen atom or a derivative of the carboxylic acid.  The process utilizes, as a catalyst, a compound containing at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Group 6 metals, Group 7 metals, Group 8 metals, Group 9 metals, Group 10 metals and Group 11 metals and an iodine element.