Process for the catalytic hydrogenation of 1-4-butynediol to 1-4 butanediol
US4438285A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 1981 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2001 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J23/462
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for producing 1-4 butanediol comprising reacting 1-4 butynediol with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst comprising ruthenium and palladium in a weight ratio of about 4:1, at a temperature of from 60.degree. to 180.degree. C. and at a pressure of between 1 to 50 bars.
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