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Method for producing an alcohol

US5763688A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 1995
Grant dateJun 9, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2603/26
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for producing a alcohol including an optically active alcohol by hydrogenating a carbonyl compound in the presence of a homogeneous catalyst, a base and a nitrogen-containing organic compound. Thus, the reaction employs an inexpensive catalyst and proceeds in high yield and high efficiency.

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