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Synthetic Methods for the Preparation of 1,3-Propanediol

  1. George A. Kraus

Article first published online: 5 AUG 2008

DOI: 10.1002/clen.200800084

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CLEAN – Soil, Air, Water

CLEAN – Soil, Air, Water

Special Issue: Feedstocks for the Future: Renewables in Green Chemistry

Volume 36, Issue 8, pages 648–651, August 2008

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Kraus, G. A. (2008), Synthetic Methods for the Preparation of 1,3-Propanediol. Clean Soil Air Water, 36: 648–651. doi: 10.1002/clen.200800084

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  1. Issue published online: 5 AUG 2008
  2. Article first published online: 5 AUG 2008
  3. Manuscript Revised: 15 MAY 2008
  4. Manuscript Received: 1 APR 2008

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Keywords:

  • Fermentation;
  • Hydroformylation;
  • 1,3-Propanediol;
  • Synthesis

Abstract

The market for 1,3-propanediol (PDO) is currently over 100 million pounds per year and is growing rapidly. PDO is a component of industrial polyesters such as Dupont's Sorona® and CDP Natureworks® or Shell Chemical's CorterraTM. Markets for the polyester include thermoplastics, textiles, carpets, and upholstery. This paper reviews the methods for the production of 1,3-propanediol by focusing on four feedstocks: glycerol, ethylene oxide, acrolein, and glucose.

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