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

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PATENT NO 4609768
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06663602

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This invention relates to the manufacture of ethylene glycol and more particularly to a low pressure process for making ethylene glycol comprising reacting synthesis gas, i.e. a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, plus 1,3-dioxolane in the presence of a homogenous liquid catalyst containing an effective amount of cobalt-containing compound, a silane or germane-containing promoter dispersed in a dioxolane solvent at a temperature of at least 50.degree. C. and a pressure of at least 500 psi.

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  • TEXACO INC.

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Grice, Neal J Austin, TX 13 91
Knifton, John F Austin, TX 169 1477
Lin, Jiang-Jen Round Rock, TX 170 717

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