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Catalyst compositions and the use thereof in the hydrogenation of carboxylic acid esters

US4929777A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 1989
Grant dateMay 29, 1990
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are catalyst compositions comprised of chemically-mixed, copper-titanium oxides and the use of such catalyst compositions in the hydrogenation of certain esters to obtain the alcohol corresponding to the acid residue of the ester.

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