Author :
Dabbagh, Hossein,Davis, Burtron H
Title of Article :
Condensation of acetone using metal hydroxide and hydrous metal oxide catalysts
Title Of Periodical :
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
Descriptors :
Condensation,Base catalysis,Metal oxides
Abstract :
It appears that metal hydroxide base strength is a dominant factor in determining the rate of condensation of acetone.It is proposed that the relative rate of reaction is determined by the strength of the complex between the diacetone product and the metalion.The selectivity for diacetone alcohol does not very monotonically with the ionic size and is,presumably determined by factors other than base strength.
