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Acetone to mesitylene convert

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Although isopropanol and acetone differ by only two hydrogen atoms in their molecules, their reaction mechanisms are very different. According to Chang (1977), with HZSM-5, acetone undergoes classic acid- catalyzed condensation to mesitylene (also called aldol condensation), which occurs when acetone contacts any acid. For example, when acetone contacts sulfuric acid for a long time, it forms an aldol. If the temperature is high enough, the aldol forms mesitylene....

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