Reaction gas chromatography : II. Dehydrogenation of monoterpene compounds on platinum—alumina catalyst☆

Abstract Dehydrogenation of forty-two monoterpenes was investigated via “reaction gas chromatograpy” employing a reactor packed with 5% platinum on alumina. Products obtained were analysed and experimental data correlated to the structures of the parent compounds. The technique should prove of value in the identification and structure elucidation of terpenoids. Mechanisms of deydrogenations and isomerisations involved have also been discussed.