Process for hydrogenolysis of glycerol
US9464015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/584
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for the hydrogenolysis of glycerol to produce propylene glycol as the major product comprising contacting the glycerol with hydrogen in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst under conditions for the formation of propylene glycol is disclosed. In particular, propylene glycol is formed with a selectivity of greater than about 90%.
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