Abstract
The isomerization and dehydrogenation of terpinolene, (-)-limonene, α-terpinene over CaO was investigated at 290 and 380 °C. The main products in all cases are α-terpinene, γ-terpinene, 2,4(8)-menthadiene, 3,8(9)-methadiene, and p-cymene. It appears that α- and γ-terpinene are formed in proportions approaching thermodynamic equilibrium. A scheme for the reactions based on the assumption that CaO acts as a basic catalyst is proposed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 219-225 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Catalysis |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1971 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was supported in part by the Research Committee of Bar-Ilan University.
Funding
This work was supported in part by the Research Committee of Bar-Ilan University.
Funders | Funder number |
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Research Committee of Bar-Ilan University |