A process for preparing cyclopentenolones of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having not more than 6 carbon atoms, an alkenyl or alkynyl group having not more than 6 carbon atoms or a group of the formula: ##STR2## in which 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.
一种制备公式为##STR1##的
环戊烯酮的方法,其中R.sub.1是具有不超过6个碳原子的烷基、烯基或炔基,或者是具有以下公式的基团:##STR2##其中R.sub.2是氢原子、甲基或卤素原子,直接从相应的公式为##STR3##的
呋喃-碳醇中以优异的产率进行单步反应,其特征在于在催化剂的存在或缺席下,将
呋喃-碳醇与
水处理。