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Sugar to C3 Process

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*Abstract: This invention shows an improved process for converting C6-C12 sugars to C3 chemicals. This invention relates generally to the use of sugar and acetol feed stocks to produce acetol, propylene glycol, acrolein, acrylic acid, monomers and 1,3 propanediols. C4-C12 sugars react in gas phases to produce predominantly acetol and propylene glycol at temperatures between 150 and 300 degree Celsius. POTENTIAL AREAS OF APPLICATIONS: Chemical Synthesis. MAIN ADVANTAGES OF INVENTION: Chemical Synthesis, Costs Less. POSSIBLE DISADVANTAGES OF INVENTION: Not yet commercial.

*Principal Investigator: Name: Galen Suppes, Professor
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Country/Region: USA

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