DEHYDROXYLATION OF NITROALCOHOLS TO NITROALKANES

摘要

The present invention provides a process for producing nitroalkanes by dehydroxylation of nitroalcohols. This provides an alternate reaction route for making nitroalkanes, such as 2-nitropropane and its derivatives.

主权项

1. A dehydroxylation process for preparing a nitroalkane from a nitroalcohol comprising:
(A) contacting the nitroalcohol with an iodine catalyst selected from hydroiodic acid and iodine, in a reaction zone, under hydrogen pressure; and (B) heating the reaction zone and contents to a reaction temperature between 50° C. and 250° C. to form the nitroalkane.