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Hydrogenation of acetophenone

US4996374A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 1989
Grant dateFeb 26, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C29/145
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the hydrogenation of ACP to MBA over a supported palladium catalyst wherein a solvent comprised of ethylbenzene and/or MBA is employed and a small amount of water effective to suppress catalyst deactivation is incorporated in the feed. A further improvement comprises maintaining hydrogen pressure on the catalyst during and between hydrogenation runs.

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