| abstract |
An object of the present invention is to provide a method for industrially producing ketones advantageously. A general formula (2) (Wherein R 1 and R 2 are the same or different and each represents an optionally substituted alkyl group, etc., and R 1 and R 2 together form part of the ring structure; May be good.) Β-hydroxy hydroperoxides represented by the following: Group Va element compound, Group VIIa element compound, Group VIII element compound, Group Ib element compound, Group IIb element compound, Group IIIb element compound, Group IVb A method for producing a ketone, which comprises decomposing the β-hydroxyhydroperoxide by acting at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an elemental compound, a Group Vb elemental compound and a lanthanide compound. [Selection figure] None |