abstract |
The present invention relates to a process for the high yield production of 1,3-butadiene, comprising the steps of: (a) forming a reaction intermediate by esterification of 2,3-butanediol and dicarboxylic acid; and (b) thermally decomposing the reaction intermediate formed in step (a), and then separating and purifying the 1,3-butadiene and the dicarboxylic acid. |