| abstract |
Substituted cyclohexanones of the formula ##STR1## where R 1 to R 5 are as defined in the description, can be obtained by catalytic hydrogenation of phenols of the formula ##STR2## where R 1 to R 5 are as defined in the description. n The reaction is carried out at from 20° to 250° C., from 1 to 200 bar and in an ether as solvent. If desired, an alkaline alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or ammonium compound is used as additive. |