PREPARATION OF 1,3-PROPANEDIOL FROM ETHYLENE OXIDE BY HYDROFORMYLATION AND HYDROGENATION

Title:

PREPARATION OF 1,3-PROPANEDIOL FROM ETHYLENE OXIDE BY HYDROFORMYLATION AND HYDROGENATION

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO/2003/014052

Kind Code:

A1

Abstract:

1, 3-propanediol is formed from ethylene oxide containing formaldehyde and acetaldehyde impurities by hydroformylation and hydrogenation.

Inventors:

HAN YUAN-ZHANG
VISWANATHAN KRISHNAN

Application Number:

PCT/US2002/023065

Publication Date:

February 20, 2003

Filing Date:

July 22, 2002

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Assignee:

ARCO CHEM TECH (US)
EQUISTAR CHEM LP (US)

International Classes:

C07C29/141; (IPC1-7): C07C45/58; C07C47/19; C07C29/141; C07C31/20

Domestic Patent References:

WO1994018149A1	1994-08-18
WO1997016250A1	1997-05-09

Foreign References:

US5777182A

1998-07-07

Other References:

KIRK-OTHMER: "Encyclopedia of chemical Technology, vol. 9", 1994, JOHN WILEY & SONS, NEW YORK, XP002216154

Attorney, Agent or Firm:

Carroll, Kevin M. (3801 West Chester Pike Newtown Square, PA, US)

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