Process for hydrogenating alkyl ester(s) in the presence of carbon monoxide
US8704009B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/582
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Process for the preparation of alcohol(s) from alkyl ester(s) by bringing hydrogen, carbon monoxide and at least one alkyl ester into contact with a hydrogenation catalyst including copper and manganese in a reaction zone to produce at least one alcohol. The molar ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide in the reaction zone is in the range of from 100:1 to 1:10.
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