Process for the direct hydrogenation of methyl esters

Details Process for the direct hydrogenation of methyl esters Process for the direct hydrogenation of methyl esters

1994-11-07

1995-12-12

Lone, Werren B.

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

Organic compounds

Oxygen containing

568861, 568884, 568885, C07C 29136, C07C 29141

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054751594

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a process for the direct hydrogenation of methyl esters which comprises contacting and reacting one or more detergent range methyl esters with hydrogen under predominantly liquid phase hydrogenation conditions in the presence of a catalyst comprising a copper compound, a zinc compound, and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of aluminum, zirconium, magnesium, a rare earth and mixtures thereof.

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