Abstract:
A catalyst composition suitable for use as a catalyst for the preparation of an ester comprises an organometallic compound which is the reaction product of an alkoxide or condensed alkoxide of at least one metal selected from titanium, zirconium or aluminium, an alcohol containing at least two hydroxyl groups, a base and an organophosphorus compound of general formula PX(OR 1 ) a (R 2 ) b where X is S or O, R 1 is alkyl/aryl, substituted alkyl/aryl, ether-alkyl, alkoxy, -COR 3 where R 3 is (optionally substituted) C 1-6 alkyl or carboxylic acid (or derivative thereof), -(CH 2 ) x COOR 4 , where R 4 is alkyl, preferably C 1-6 alkyl and x is preferably 1-3; each R 2 is independently H, alkyl/aryl, substituted alkyl/aryl, ether-alkyl, e.g. polyoxyalkyl, especially polyoxyethyl or polyoxypropyl, alkoxy, -OCOR?3 ¿where R 3 is (optionally substituted) C 1-6 alkyl or carboxylic acid (or derivative thereof), -(CH 2 ) X COOR 4 , where R 4 is alkyl, preferably C 1-6 alkyl and x is preferably 1-3; at least one of R 1 and R 2 contains a donor group which is capable of coordinating to or forming a covalent bond with the metal, a is in the range 1-3, b is in the range 0-2 and a + b = 3.
Abstract:
A catalyst composition comprises the reaction product of an alkoxide or condensed alkoxide of a metal M, selected from titanium, zirconium, hafnium, aluminium, or a lanthanide, an alcohol containing at least two hydroxyl groups, a 2-hydroxy carboxylic acid and a base, wherein the molar ratio of base to 2-hydroxy carboxylic acid is in the range 0.01 - 0.79:1. The composition is useful as a catalyst for esterification reactions, especially for the production of polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate, polytrimethylene terephthalate and polybutylene terephthalate.
Abstract:
A catalyst composition comprises the reaction product of an alkoxide or condensed alkoxide of titanium, zirconium, hafnium, aluminium, iron (III), or a lanthanide, a 2-hydroxy carboxylic acid, a base and optionally an alcohol containing at least two hydroxyl groups. A process for the manufacture of polyurethane materials using the catalyst is also described.
Abstract:
A catalyst composition comprises the reaction product of an alkoxide or condensed alkoxide of a metal M, selected from titanium, zirconium, hafnium, aluminium, or a lanthanide, an alcohol containing at least two hydroxyl groups, a 2-hydroxy carboxylic acid and a base, wherein the molar ratio of base to 2-hydroxy carboxylic acid is in the range 0.01 - 0.79:1. The composition is useful as a catalyst for esterification reactions, especially for the production of polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate, polytrimethylene terephthalate and polybutylene terephthalate.