Process for the preparation of alkylene glycols

Details Process for the preparation of alkylene glycols Process for the preparation of alkylene glycols

2006-07-31

2008-11-18

Witherspoon, Sikarl A (Department: 1621)

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

Organic compounds

Oxygen containing

Reexamination Certificate

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07453015

ABSTRACT:
A process for the conversion of an alkylene oxide to the corresponding alkylene glycol in the presence of a catalytic composition, carbon dioxide and water, wherein the catalytic composition comprises a halide, a metalate and optionally a macrocyclic chelating compound.

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