Process and accompanying catalysts for the hydroformylation of formaldehyde to glycol-aldehyde
US4608444A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 1985 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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