Rate and selectivity improvement in hydroformylation of allyl alcohol
AssigneeLyondell Chemical Technology, L.P.
InventorsBeaven S. Mandimutsira, Daniel F. White
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Abstract
A process for producing 4-hydroxybutyraldehyde comprises reacting allyl alcohol with CO/H2 in a reactor in the presence of a catalyst system comprising rhodium complex and trans-1, 2-bis[bis(3, 5-di-n-alkylphenyl)phosphino]-cyclobutane at a pressure of about 50 psi or lower.
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A process for producing 4-hydroxybutyraldehyde comprising reacting allyl alcohol with CO/H2 in a reactor in the presence of a catalyst system comprising rhodium complex and trans-1, 2-bis[bis(3, 5-di-n-alkylphenyl)phosphino]-cyclobutane at a pressure of about 50 psi or lower.
A process for producing 4-hydroxybutyraldehyde comprising reacting allyl alcohol with CO/H2 in a reactor in the presence of a catalyst system comprising rhodium complex and trans-1, 2-bis[bis(3, 5-di-n-alkylphenyl)phosphino]-cyclobutane having a Butanediol selectivity greater than 86.6%.
A process for producing 4-hydroxybutyraldehyde comprising reacting allyl alcohol with CO/H2 in a reactor in the presence of a catalyst system comprising rhodium complex and trans-1, 2-bis[bis(3, 5-di-n-alkylphenyl)phosphino]-cyclobutane having a Butanediol selectivity:
- 2-Methylpropanediol selectivity ratio greater than 7.19.
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