PROCESS FOR PREPARING ETHYLENE GLYCOL

摘要

PROCESS FOR PREPARING ETHYLENE GLYCOL (D#75,941-F) This invention pertains to the production of ethylene glycol by reaction of formaldehyde with carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst comprising a cobalt-containing compound and a tin-or germanium-containing promoter and in the presence of substantially inert, oxygenated hydrocarbon solvent. -I-