Photochemical process for the production of alkylene glycols

Details Photochemical process for the production of alkylene glycols Photochemical process for the production of alkylene glycols

1984-12-13

1986-02-18

Williams, Howard S.

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

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Processes of treating materials by wave energy

B01J 1912

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045712891

ABSTRACT:
Alkylene glycols are prepared by reaction of an alcohol with formaldehyde and an organic peroxide having a formula R--O--O--R.sup.1 where R and R.sup.1 are independently either alkyl or aralkyl groups containing 3 to 12 carbon atoms. The reaction is carried out in the presence of electromagnetic radiation which is able to decompose the organic peroxide. The alcohol used in this process is either methanol, a secondary alcohol or a mixture thereof.

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