Process for preparing cyclopentenolones

Abstract

A process for preparing cyclopentenolones of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a straight, branched or cyclic alkyl group having not more than 6 carbon atoms, a straight, branched or cyclic alkenyl group having not more than 6 carbon atoms, a straight or branched alkynyl group having not more than 6 carbon atoms or a group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or a halogen atom directly from the corresponding furan-carbinols of the formula: ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 is as defined above in a single step with an excellent yield, characterized in that the furan-carbinols are treated with water in the presence or absence of a catalyst.

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