abstract |
Aldehydes, such as isobutyraldehyde, are isomerized to ketones, such as methyl ethyl ketone, by contact at isomerization conditions, typically vapor-phase conditions, with a catalyst of the formula M 0 .15-15 M' 0 .05-12 O x where M is at least one of Mo and Cu and M' is a promoter, such as a Group IIB or VIII element. |