Synthesis of neoalkanes

摘要

Neoalkanes of the formula R1R2R3CCH3 are synthesized by hydrogenation of a neoacid of the formula R1R2R3CCOOH or a neoalcohol of the formula R1R2R3CCH2OH, wherein R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different alkyl of 1-10 carbon atoms, at a temperature of 250 DEG -500 DEG C. over a copper oxide/zinc oxide catalyst.