Abstract: The self-made B/Ti composite catalyst was prepared for production of synthetic borneol. The results showed that the anhydrous oxalic acid and composite catalyst were added at the same time. The reaction was carried out at normal pressure and technology difficulty was low. The operation was simple and easy, and the reaction condition was mild. The reactor of esterification can be used in bigger volume (2000L), which is seven times in volume to the reactor for boron oxide catalytic esterification. Conversion of α-pinene in esterification increased from 55%-57% to 62%. The consumption of turpentine reduced from 3.7-3.8 t/t to 2.72 t/t compared with the present technology. The total yield of white oil which had high value and low boiling point was high.

Key words: B/Ti composite catalysts, synthetic borneol, application