Synthesis of glycol ethers
US6291720A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C41/03
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This application relates to a process for making glycol ethers, said process comprising reacting an olefin oxide with an alcohol over a catalyst comprising a crystalline metallosilicate which is basic in character, wherein the molar ratio of alcohol to olefin oxide employed is at least 2:1.
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