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Process for hydrogenolysis of alpha-hydroxy esters or acids using a heterogeneous catalyst

US10189768B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2016
Grant dateJan 29, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 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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