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PATENT ASSIGNEE'S COUNTRY USA
UPDATE 10.00
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PATENT CLAIMS In a process for the production of 1,4-butanediol by hydrofor
mylation of allyl alc. with CO/H2 gas mixt using a catalyst comprised of rhodium or rhodium compd & a trialkyl phosphi
ne having > 2 Me groups; the IMPROVEMENT which compri
ses
- First carrying out the hydroformylation at 20-80C & 30-100
psig until a predominance of allyl alc. has reacted to form
mainly 4-hydroxybutanal
- Continuing reaction at more severe conditions of 80-140C
& 100-1000 psig to form 1,4-butanediol
PATENT PHOTOCOPY Available on request

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