摘要 |
A process for preparing primarily gamma-butyrolactone comprises the step of contacting under suitable reaction conditions a succinic anhydride containing feed stream and hydrogen, in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising (a) substantially metallic nickel, (b) at least one oxide selected from oxides of cerium and zirconium, and (c) a silica-containing support. In another embodiment, the above described catalyst composition is provided.
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