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Process for making 1,3-diols from epoxides

US4935554A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 1989
Grant dateJun 19, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2009

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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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