Abstract: The invention provides a novel, active hydrogenation catalyst comprising nickelboride stabilized with a vinylpyrrolidone group containing polymer, said catalyst satisfies a certain activity test in the hydrogenation of soybean oil. The invention further provides a method for the preparation of said catalyst involving the use of a nickel salt containing less than 6, preferably less than 5 molecules of crystal water.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 12, 1985
Date of Patent:
July 15, 1986
Assignee:
Internationale Octroi Maatschappij "Octropa" B.V.