Process for preparing ethylene glycol

Details Process for preparing ethylene glycol Process for preparing ethylene glycol

1981-10-29

1982-10-26

Evans, Joseph E.

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

Organic compounds

Oxygen containing

C07C 3120

Patent

active

043563325

ABSTRACT:
This invention pertains to the production of ethylene glycol by reaction of formaldehyde with carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst comprising a cobalt-containing compound and a tin-or germanium-containing promoter and in the presence of substantially inert, oxygenated hydrocarbon solvent.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4144401 (1979-03-01), Wall
patent: 4200765 (1980-04-01), Goetz

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