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Process for the catalytic hydrogenation of 1-4-butynediol to 1-4 butanediol

US4438285A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 1981
Grant dateMar 20, 1984
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Expiry dateNov 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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