The present invention relates to the production of a
2,2,4,4-tetraalkylcyclobutane-1,3-diol. In one embodiment, the present
invention relates to the production of a
2,2,4,4-tetraalkylcyclobutane-1,3-diol by hydrogenation of a
2,2,4,4-tetraalkylcyclobutane-1,3-dione in the presence of a promoted
nickel-based catalyst.