Hydrogenation of tetrahydroxybutane to tetrahydrofuran
US7019155B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D307/08
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a method for the hydrogenation of tetrahydroxybutane in the presence of supported rhenium catalysts and an acid to form tetrahydrofuran and its precursors.
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