abstract |
A process for preparing asymmetric ketones by using a catalyst containing cerium oxide on an aluminum oxide support where the asymmetric ketones are prepared from carboxylic acid mixture at high conversions and good selectivity. The asymmetric ketones produced are for instance methyl-ethyl-ketone, ethyl-butyl-ketone, methyl-isopropyl-ketone or methyl-octyl-ketone. |