Process for the direct hydrogenation of triglycerides
US5475160A · 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 triglycerides which comprises contacting and reacting one or more triglyceride with hydrogen under liquid phase hydrogenation conditions in the presence of a catalyst comprising a copper compound, a zinc compound, at least one rare earth compound, and, optionally, a compound selected from the group consisting of aluminum, zirconium, magnesium, and mixtures thereof.
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