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Process for the production of gamma-butyrolactone

US5698713A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 1997
Grant dateDec 16, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D315/00
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a process for the production of gamma-butyrolactone from maleic anhydride or succinic anhydride by hydrogenation in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising the mixed oxides of copper, zinc and zirconium.

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