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Title: Methods of making pyrrolidones

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1174533

The present invention provides methods for making N-methylpyrrolidine and analogous compounds via hydrogenation. Novel catalysts for this process, and novel conditions/yields are also described. Other process improvements may include extraction and hydrolysis steps. Some preferred reactions take place in the aqueous phase. Starting materials for making N-methylpyrrolidine may include succinic acid, N-methylsuccinimide, and their analogs.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
Assignee:
Battelle Memorial Institute (Richland, WA)
Patent Number(s):
6,632,951
Application Number:
10/280,622
OSTI ID:
1174533
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (1)

Catalytic Hydrogenation of Acetophenone Over Ruthenium Catalysts journal January 1996

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