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Low pressure catalytic hydrogenation of carbonyl-containing compounds and supported catalysts therefor

US4837368A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 1988
Grant dateJun 6, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Process for the hydrogenation of carbonyl-containing compouds at mild conditions of temperature and pressure to produce alcohols or amines is disclosed, employing catalysts comprising palladium and zinc on an inorganic support. A method for the preparation of these supported catalysts which are useful for the desired reductive conversion is also disclosed.

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