Process for the direct hydrogenation of methyl esters
US5475159A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 1994 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J23/83
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to a process for the direct hydrogenation of methyl esters which comprises contacting and reacting one or more detergent range methyl esters with hydrogen under predominantly liquid phase hydrogenation conditions in the presence of a catalyst comprising a copper compound, a zinc compound, and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of aluminum, zirconium, magnesium, a rare earth and mixtures thereof.
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