| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51664 | Catalysis Communications | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Selective hydration of ethylene oxide (EO) was investigated with several inorganic salt systems as homogeneous catalysts. By optimizing reaction conditions, the highest monoethylene glycol (MEG) selectivity of 98% was obtained with >99% EO conversion at a water/EO molar ratio = 10. The effects of pH value and anion addition–esterification on MEG selectivity were systematically studied, and a comprehensive mechanism was proposed based on the results. The conclusion should be useful in developing high performance catalysts for the manufacture of MEG by EO hydration at a low water/EO ratio.
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Authors
Zhi-Jian Yang, Nan Ren, Ya-Hong Zhang, Yi Tang,