Abstract:
A 1,3-conjugated diene compound and a derivative of a butadiene dimer are subjected to an addition reaction over a rhodium compound. The 1,3-conjugated diene compound adds to the derivative in a molar ratio of 1:1. The derivative may be an ester, ether or alcohol. Said derivative is obtained either by reacting a carboxylic acid, an alcohol or a phenol with a butadiene over a palladium catalyst or by hydrolyzing the reaction product.