PRODUCTION OF 3-CYANO-3,5,5-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANONE

摘要

PURPOSE:To produce 3-cyano-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexanone in a high yield. CONSTITUTION:Isophorone is reacted with hydrocyanic acid in the presence of a basic catalyst and water. The water is added in an amount of 0.1-5 wt.% based on the isophorone and performed at 110-250 deg.C. The subject compound can profitably be produced at a low cost in a high yield.