Abstract: Present invention relates to the production of propylene oxide by reaction of propylene with a C.sub.4 or higher hydroperoxide wherein at least a portion of the propylene is derived from the hydroperoxide moiety.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 7, 1990
Date of Patent:
April 21, 1992
Assignee:
Arco Chemical Technology, L.P.
Inventors:
Morris Gelb, David W. Leyshon, John A. Sofranko, C. Andrew Jones