摘要 |
Process for the catalytic preparation of .UPSILON.-butyrolactone having the general formula (see formula I) by reacting an olefin with the general formula R1CHCH2, with an carboxylic acid with the general formula R2CH2COOH, wherein R1 and R2 represent the substituent R1 and R2 in the butyrolactone, which reaction is performed in presence of oxygen in contact with a catalyst comprising manganese and at least one basic metal oxide.
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