Hydrogenolysis of glycerol and products produced therefrom
US8153847B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C29/60
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process is provided for producing biobased propylene glycol, the process comprising placing a biobased glycerol containing solution at a concentration of at least 20% glycerol by weight and hydrogen in contact with a solid catalyst such that the biobased propylene glycol is formed.
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