Conjugate condensation—hydrogenation of methyl ethyl ketone to 5-methyl-3-heptanone on polyfunctional catalysts including metal compounds (Ca, Zn, Cu, Cr, Mn, Ni, Pd) on active carbon
摘要
Experiments on the homocondensation of methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) in a hydrogen atmosphere using monometallic supported catalysts (Ca, Zn, Cu, Cr, Mn, Ni, Pd) and active carbon as a support were carried out. The temperature effect on the conversion of MEK and selectivity of formation of 5-methyl-3-heptanone and 3-methylheptane was studied for each catalyst. The metals of different nature exhibit catalytic activity in the conjugate condensation—hydrogenation of MEK, and palladium, zinc, and nickel are of most interest for subsequent investigation.