Process for producing polyhydric alcohols and derivatives
US4199521A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 1978 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C29/158
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to an improved process for the manufacture of such valuable chemicals as polyhydric alcohols by the reaction of synthesis gas, i.e., a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, in the presence of a rhodium carbonyl complex wherein the improvement comprises effecting said reaction in the presence of copper and/or its salts.
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