Preparation of glycols and ethers

Details Preparation of glycols and ethers Preparation of glycols and ethers

1980-12-29

1982-02-16

Mars, Howard T.

Chemistry: fischer-tropsch processes; or purification or recover

Liquid phase fischer-tropsch reaction

Rhodium containing catalyst utilized

518700, 252131R, C07C 2706

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ABSTRACT:
This invention concerns a process of making alkylene glycols and their ethers which comprises contacting a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen with a bimetallic catalyst system comprising ruthenium(III) acetylacetonate and rhodium(III) acetylacetonate dispersed in a low melting quaternary phosphonium or ammonium base or salt at a pressure of 500 psi or greater and at a temperature of at least 150.degree. C. for a sufficient time to provide said glycols and ethers.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4136104 (1979-01-01), Hwang
patent: 4265828 (1981-05-01), Knifton

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