Process for making 1,3-diols from epoxides

Details Process for making 1,3-diols from epoxides Process for making 1,3-diols from epoxides

1990-07-31

1991-10-01

Evans, J. E.

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

Organic compounds

Oxygen containing

568811, 568831, C07C 2936, C07C 3120, C07C 3508, C07C 3326

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050535625

ABSTRACT:
A process for manufacturing 1,3-glycols is disclosed. The process comprises reacting an epoxide with synthesis gas in the presence of rhodium, a phosphine, and a lower-alkyl iodide or .beta.-hydroxy lower-alkyl iodide.

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