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Process for synthesis of ethylene glycol from synthesis gas plus 1,3-dioxolane using 1,3-dioxolane as a solvent

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OSTI ID:5206929

A process is described for making ethylene glycol comprising reacting synthesis gas, a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, plus 1,3-dioxolane in the presence of a liquid catalyst consisting essentially of an effective amount of cobalt-containing compound and a silane-containing promoter, dispersed in a dioxolane solvent at a temperature of at least 50/sup 0/C and a pressure of at least 500 psi.

Assignee:
Texaco, Inc., White Plains, NY
Patent Number(s):
US 4609768
OSTI ID:
5206929
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English