Process for hydrogenolysis of alpha-hydroxy esters or acids using a heterogeneous catalyst
US10189768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C67/327
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for hydrogenolysis of alpha-hydroxy esters or acids, comprising reacting the alpha-hydroxy ester or acid in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst. The present invention also relates to a method for producing propionic acid ester, and the use of any of the methods for the production of propionic acid esters, such as alkyl propionate.
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