Preparation of ethylene glycol from ethylene

Details Preparation of ethylene glycol from ethylene Preparation of ethylene glycol from ethylene

1980-02-25

1981-03-10

Evans, Joseph E.

Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series

Organic compounds

Oxygen containing

568311, 568815, C07C 2904

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042555965

ABSTRACT:
Ethylene is converted to ethylene glycol at high selectivity in a process in which ethylbenzene hydroperoxide and water are reacted with ethylene in the presence of osmium tetroxide catalyst and a base at a pH of about 14.

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