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Process and accompanying catalysts for the hydroformylation of formaldehyde to glycol-aldehyde

US4608444A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 1985
Grant dateAug 26, 1986
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2531/845
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process and accompanying catalyst for the hydroformylation of formaldehyde to glycol aldehyde is disclosed. The process features the utilization of (1) a class of transition metal phosphine-amide complexes, (2) a class of transition metal phosphine-amine complexes, and (3) mixtures of 1 and 2 as particularly suitable for use.

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