Process for making 1,3-diols from epoxides
US4873378A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 1987 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2007 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C29/158
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for manufacturing 1,3-glycols is disclosed. The process comprises reacting an epoxide with synthesis gas in the presence of rhodium and a phosphine.
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