This invention provides a method for producing high-purity 3-methyl-1-penten-3-ol through a
water washing and reuse process. Using 3-methyl-1-pentyn-3-ol as a
raw material,
partial hydrogenation is performed using a catalyst, controlling the incomplete conversion of the
raw material (conversion rate ≤98%) to significantly reduce the formation of the over-hydrogenation byproduct 3-methyl-3-pentanol. Then, the partially hydrogenated reaction solution is treated with
water washing to extract the incompletely converted 3-methyl-1-pentyn-3-ol to the aqueous phase, which is then returned to the
acetylation process. Finally, the water-washed reaction solution is distilled to obtain high-purity 3-methyl-1-penten-3-ol. This invention is novel in its approach. By controlling the incomplete conversion of the
raw material in the
partial hydrogenation reaction, the formation of over-hydrogenation byproducts is reduced, thereby improving reaction selectivity and atom utilization. Furthermore, utilizing the slightly water-soluble nature of the reactant 3-methyl-1-pentyn-3-ol, the
water washing method achieves a simple and efficient separation of the raw material and product. The separated raw material is directly returned to the
acetylation process for recycling, without generating additional waste.