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Method for preparing ethylene glycol and/or propylene glycol

US4937393A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 1988
Grant dateJun 26, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2008

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

Abstract

In the manufacturing method of ethylene glycol and/or propylene glycol, these glycols can be prepared with a highly selectivity and at a high yield by applying the catalyst comprising a carboxylic acid and a carboxylic acid salt or a metal salt of formic acid alone.

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