Catalytic conversion of renewable resource materials into chemical feedstocks

Transformation of terpenes and vegetable oils from biomass to obtain useful org. compds. are described. The acid catalyzed isomerization of pinene oxide to Sandalore, heterogeneous catalytic epoxidn. of terpenes and vegetable oils, and selective hydrogenation of vegetable oils for the prodn. of biodegradable lubricants are outlined.