Selective acetalization / etherification process
US11377615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10N2040/25
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a selective process for preparing acetals or ethers. In particular, the process involves a selective catalytic hydrogenolysis of a trihydrocarbyl orthoesterso as to control the extent of dealcoholation to afford either the corresponding acetal or ether product. Ether products preparable by means of the present invention include ethers which are suitable for use as base stocks in lubricating compositions.
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