Hydrogenation process
US8324434B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C29/60
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides an improved hydrogenation processes wherein heat is efficiently managed so that catalyst productivity is optimized. More particularly, in the processes of the present invention, a nonaqueous solvent is added to a reactant to provide a nonaqueous solvent/reactant mixture that can act as a heat sink and absorb at least a portion of the heat generated within the reactor. Desirably, a reaction product, or a solvent with a minimal number of hydroxyl groups, is utilized so that the formation of unwanted byproducts can be minimized.
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