| abstract |
A method for producing a monoalkenyl benzene comprising reacting an alkyl benzene having 7 to 10 carbon atoms with a conjugated diene compound having 4 to 6 carbon atoms in the presence of a catalyst obtained by depositing at least one of sodium, potassium, sodium amide, and potassium amide on a support consisting essentially of a compound represented by the formula of K 2 O.xA1 2 O 3 wherein x is 0.5 ≦ x ≦ 11, to obtain a precursor of a catalyst, and contacting said precursor of a catalyst with at least one of water, an alcohol, and a phenol. |