Patent ID: 9056313
Filing Date: 2015-06-16
Classification: B01J,C07C

Abstract:
1. A process comprising a hydrogenolysis of cyclic compounds by contacting hydrogen with a cyclic compound comprising a cyclic acetal, a cyclic ketal, or a combination thereof in the vapor phase and in the presence of a catalyst composition to produce hydroxy ether mono-hydrocarbon compounds having at least one ether linkage and at least one primary hydroxyl group, wherein said catalyst composition comprises an α-aluminum oxide support containing or on which is deposited: a. palladium in an amount of up to 1 wt % based on the weight of the catalyst composition, and b. up to 1 wt % silicon dioxide based on the weight of the catalyst composition, wherein the BET surface area of the support is less than 30 m2/g.