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Downflow isomerization of epoxides

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OSTI ID:5458542

A process is described for the isomerization of an epoxide to the corresponding alcohol which comprises isomerizing epoxide in the liquid phase in the presence of a solid alumina catalyst, the isomerization conducted in the downflow mode.

Assignee:
Shell Oil Co., Houston, TX
Patent Number(s):
US 4600800
OSTI ID:
5458542
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English