Method of producing lower alcohols from glycerol

Details Method of producing lower alcohols from glycerol Method of producing lower alcohols from glycerol

2011-05-17

2011-05-17

Price, Elvis O (Department: 1621)

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

Organic compounds

Oxygen containing

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07943805

ABSTRACT:
A reactive-separation process converts glycerin into lower alcohols, having boiling points less than 200° C., at high yields. Conversion of natural glycerin to propylene glycol through an acetol intermediate is achieved at temperatures from 150° to 250° C. at a pressure ranging from 1 and 25 bar. The preferred applications of the propylene glycol are as an antifreeze, deicing compound, or anti-icing compound. The preferred catalyst for this process in a copper-chromium powder.

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