Catalytic synthesis of acetone from acetylene

The vapor-phase hydration of acetylene with the formation of acetone on polyfunctional catalysts has been studied. The process parameters have been found that ensure the production of acetone with high selectivity and conversion of acetylene. As a result of studying the effect of temperature on the yield of acetone, it was found that in the temperature range of 360–500°C the dependence between the reaction yield and temperature is extreme and at 450°C the yield is maximum. Based on the study of the kinetic laws of the reaction, the mechanism of acetone formation in the presence of a given catalyst based on the kinetic equation of the reaction to obtain acetone by catalytic hydration of acetylene and the results of experimental and qualitative and quantitative compositions of reaction products.