PROCESS FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF LACTONES INTO UNSATURATED KETONES OR ALDEHYDES

摘要

The present invention refers to a process for the preparation of unsaturated ketones or aldehydes by pyrolysis of a lactone, in the presence of a reducing agent such as molecular hydrogen or a carboxylic acid, and in the presence of a catalyst, optionally supported, comprising at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Y, Ti, Cd, Mn, Zn, Sc and Zr.