| abstract |
A process for producing 7-octen-1-al by isomerization of 2,7-octadien-1-ol into 7-octen-1-al, comprises feeding 2,7-octadien-1-ol and hydrogen to the reaction zone in the presence of a copper catalyst, while controlling the molar ratio of 2,7-octadien-1-ol to hydrogen within a range of 99/1 to 75/25, and effecting isomerization in the gaseous phase. This process ensures a high yield, a high selectivity and stable operation over a long period of time. |