Continuous process for the manufacture of ethylene glycol

Details Continuous process for the manufacture of ethylene glycol Continuous process for the manufacture of ethylene glycol

1982-03-16

1984-02-28

Mars, Howard T.

Chemistry: fischer-tropsch processes; or purification or recover

Liquid phase fischer-tropsch reaction

C07C 2706

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044342470

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to the manufacture of valuable alcohols containing 1 to 2 carbon atoms, especially glycol and ethanol from the reaction of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, by a homogeneous catalytic process using as a catalyst a solubilized ruthenium carbonyl complex. The invention also encompasses the catalyst formed during the process. A particular desirable embodiment of the invention is the continuous operation thereof in a manner which minimizes inhibition of glycol formation and represses formation of adverse or undesirable glycol byproducts.

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