WATER-ENHANCED PROCESS FOR CONVERTING GLYCEROL TO ACETOL
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WATER-ENHANCED PROCESS FOR CONVERTING GLYCEROL TO ACETOLThe herein disclosed process provides alternatives to earlier processes for converting glycerol to acetol. A preferred method for converting the acetol to propylene glycol is also disclosed. POTENTIAL AREAS OF APPLICATIONS:• Acetol is likely a feedstock that can be used to produce many other compoundsMAIN ADVANTAGES OF INVENTION:• Little to no production of ethylene glycol co-product (expensive to separate)• Higher selectivity to propylene glycol• Milder reaction conditions (much lower pressure)• Higher temperatures allow for reduced catalyst loadingsPOSSIBLE DISADVANTAGES OF INVENTION:• NoneSTATE OF DEVELOPMENT:• Testing chemistry on pilot scaleFURTHER R&D REQUIRED:• Pilot scale production and full specification of commercial facilityLICENSING POTENTIAL:• University seeks licensee with the potential to commercializePATENT STATUS:• Patent application is plannedINVENTOR(S): Galen J. SuppesCONTACT INFO: Office of Technology Management & Industrial Relations Wayne C. McDaniel, Ph.D. Senior Licensing & Business Development Associate – Engineering and Physical Sciences Email: McDanielwc@missouri.edu Phone: 573-884-3302
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Name: Galen Suppes, Professor
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