Production of methyl esters and ethylene glycol esters from reaction of carbon monoxide and hydrogen in presence of ruthenium catalyst
US4592870A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2001 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C29/1514
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention produces methyl esters and ethylene glycol esters by reacting carbon monoxide and hydrogen in a homogeneous liquid phase mixture containing a ruthenium carbonyl complex catalyst and an acyl compound. Methyl ester and ethylene glycol ester are the predominant products. These esters are used as precursors in the formation of ethylene glycol, vinyl acylates such as vinyl acetate, ethylene oxide, ethylene carbonate and methanol.
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