Preparation of alkanediols

Details Preparation of alkanediols Preparation of alkanediols

1983-12-21

1984-10-09

Evans, J. E.

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

Organic compounds

Oxygen containing

2604656, 560263, 562582, 568807, C07C 29132, C07C 3326, C07C 6700, C07C 59245

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ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an improved process for producing alkanediols by the hydrolytic reduction of hydrolytically reducible furans. The improvement comprises utilizing a supported ruthenium catalyst, and trihaloacetic acid or a mixture thereof as a promoter for the hydrolytic reduction. The hydrolytic reduction is conducted in an aqueous medium at elevated temperatures and elevated pressures.

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Watson; James M., "Butane-1,4-diol from Hydrolytic Reduction of Furan", Ind. Eng. Chem. Prod. Res. Develop., 12, (4), 310-311, (1973).

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