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Low pressure rhodium catalyzed hydroformylation of olefins

US4960949A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 1988
Grant dateOct 2, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2531/822
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The hydroformylation of olefins with rhodium complex catalysts is described. The catalysts employed comprise a rhodium complex with at least one bidentate ligand having a specified structure, ##STR1## Hydroformylation reactions at relatively low temperatures and pressure and yet with high rates of reaction and high selectivity to aldehyde product are obtained by the practice of the present invention.

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