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Rate and selectivity improvement in hydroformylation of allyl alcohol

US8779211B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2013
Grant dateJul 15, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C45/50
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for producing 4-hydroxybutyraldehyde comprises reacting allyl alcohol with CO/H2 in a reactor in the presence of a catalyst system comprising rhodium complex and trans-1,2-bis[bis(3,5-di-n-alkylphenyl)phosphino]-cyclobutane at a pressure of about 50 psi or lower.

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