2-Cyclohexen-1-one, 4,4-dimethyl- → Cyclohexanone, 4,4-dimethyl-

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A solution of 4,4-dimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one (25.37 g, 0.204 mol) in ethanol at room temperature (200 mL) was treated with 10% Pd/C catalyst (1.5 g) and agitated under 60 psi H2 for 4 hours. The reaction was filtered and the filter cake was washed with ethanol. The filtrate was concentrated to provide the desired product (22.4 g, 87%). MS (CI) m/e 127 (M+H)+.

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