The invention discloses a method for preparing 2,4a,8,8-tetramethyloctahydrocyclopropa[d]naphthalen-3(1H)-one through
catalysis of MTO, and belongs to the technical field of synthesis of fine
organic chemicals. According to the method, under the action of an MTO catalyst, 3-methylpyrazole is used as an alkaline ligand, and thujopsene is subjected to an oxidation reaction to obtain 2,4a,8,8-tetramethyloctahydrocyclopropa[d]naphthalen-3(1H)-one. The MTO is used as the catalyst, so that the catalyst has good
solubility and
thermal stability and is green and environment-friendly; 3-methylpyrazole is used as an alkaline ligand, so that side reactions in the reaction are reduced, the selectivity of
alkyl ketone is increased, and the yield of a target product is greatly improved; the prepared 2,4a,8,8-tetramethyloctahydrocyclopropa[d]naphthalen-3(1H)-one has sweet fragrance of costustoot and ambergris, is noble and lasting in fragrance and high in stability, has a very good industrial application prospect, and can be used in daily-use essence such as perfume,
soap, cosmetic essence and the like.