Process for producing 2-methyl-1-naphthol.

摘要

2-Methyl-1-naphthol is obtained by isomerization of 2-methylene-1-tetralone. For the isomerization of 2-methylene-1-tetralone there is used a Pd-, Rh- or Ru-based catalyst that has been previously treated with hydrogen gas. 2-methylene-1-tetralone synthesized from 1-tetralone by the Mannich reaction can be used for this purpose.