WO2008096256A1 - Procede pour l'obtention d'acide propionique - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a process for the production of propionic acid by catalytic dehydration of glycerol.
- biodiesel is produced by the transesterification of glycerides with short chain alcohols, for example methanol or ethanol. This process generates glycerol as one of the main by-products.
- the transesterification reaction is catalyzed by an acid or a base, depending on the characteristics of the oils and / or greases used.
- the resulting esters are separated from excess reactants, catalyst and by-products by a two-step process. First, the glycerol is separated by decantation or centrifugation, then the soaps, the catalyst and alcohol residues are removed by washing with water and bubbling or using magnesium silicate with filtration.
- Glycerol also called glycerin or 1,2,3-propanetriol is an organic compound, which contains three hydroxyl functions and has an alcohol function. Its structure is represented in formula (I) below:
- Glycerol is used in particular as a raw material for the production of several compounds.
- US5387720 and US5426249 disclose the production of 1,3-propanediol and acrolein from glycerol.
- US2005 / 0244312 discloses the production of hydroxyacetone and 1,2 propanediol from glycerol.
- International Application WO2003035582 and the Literature Appl: Cat.A: General 281, 2005, 225-231, Bull.Soc.Chem.France 2, 1989, 148-155, Ind.Eng.Chem Res 42, 2003, 2913-2923; Green Chem. 6, 2004, 359-361; J. Cat.
- the present invention proposes a new application of glycerol consisting of the use of it as raw material for the manufacture of propionic acid.
- Propionic acid, propanoic acid or ethanocarboxylic acid is a carboxylic acid found in nature. In the pure state, it is a corrosive liquid, colorless and exhales a mirant odor. Its structure is represented in formula (II) below: O
- propionic acid is produced from the oxidation of propanaldehyde with air.
- Cobalt or manganese ions catalyze the reaction even at high temperatures.
- the industrial processes are carried out at a temperature of 40-50 ° C. and carry out the following reaction:
- Propionic acid is also produced biologically from the metabolic breakdown of very long chain fatty acids and certain amino acids. Bacteria of the genus Propionibactehum, commonly found in the stomachs of ruminants, produce propionic acid as the end product of anaerobic metabolism.
- propionic acid is used to inhibit the growth of certain fungi and bacteria.
- propionic acid is generally used as a preservative for foods for human or animal consumption.
- Propionic acid is also used in some antifungal talcs for the feet, in the manufacture of pesticides or pharmaceuticals.
- Propionic acid can also be used as a chemical intermediate, for example, to modify synthetic cellulose fibers.
- the derivatives of propionic acid also have a technical and economic interest.
- the propionic acid ester can be used as a solvent for artificial flavors.
- the object of the invention is to provide for upgrading glycerol to propionic acid by dehydrating glycerol.
- Glycerol is advantageously obtained as a by-product of biodiesel production processes.
- the invention also applies to the recovery of glycerol obtained from any source.
- the glycerol used in the process of the invention may be pure or may contain water, for example between about 15% and about 90% by weight of water.
- the dehydration is carried out in a single step, in the presence of at least one catalyst comprising a transition metal.
- This type of catalyst under the process conditions of the present invention, provides dehydration of glycerol, resulting in the formation of propionic acid.
- the catalysts are chosen from one or more of the following elements: palladium, rhodium, nickel, nickel-Raney, ruthenium and platinum, optionally supported on activated carbon, silica or alumina.
- An appropriate concentration of the catalyst can range from about 0.1% to about 10%, more preferably about 5% by weight.
- the proper ratio of the amount of glycerol to catalyst may vary from about 5 to about 55.
- a suitable ratio for the process of the invention between the amounts of glycerol and transition metal contained in the catalyst can vary between about 10 and about 1000.
- the reaction can be suitably carried out in conventional reactors, in the presence or absence of oxygen, particularly by keeping the pressure and temperature constant throughout the duration of the reaction.
- the temperature of the reaction medium is between about 180 ° C. and about 300 ° C., more particularly is equal to about 250 ° C.
- the reaction is carried out, advantageously at a pressure of between about 5 Pa. at about 4000 Pa, and is even more particularly close to about 980 Pa.
- the pH of the reaction medium may advantageously vary from about 2 to about 13, particularly it may be about 7.
- reaction products were collected through the gas outlet valve, equipped with a condenser followed by an O 0 C trap (ice) and a trap at -69 0 C (dry ice). A purge after the last trap ensured the escape of the incondensable gases.
- reaction products were characterized by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry and quantified by gas chromatography with flame ionization detector using an external standardization method.
- the results were expressed as the percentage of propionic acid present in all the organic compounds condensed in the reactor outlet stream, without taking into account the water present in the raw material or possibly formed during the process.
- 49% glycerol had been converted and the concentration of propionic acid in the output stream relative to the other organic compounds was 0.98%.
- reaction products were collected through the gas outlet valve, equipped with a condenser followed by a trap at 0 ° C. (ice) and a trap at -69 ° C. (dry ice). A purge after the last trap ensured the escape of the incondensable gases.
- reaction products were characterized by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry and quantified by gas chromatography with flame ionization detector using an external standardization method.
- the results were expressed as percentage of acid propionic present in all of the organic compounds condensed in the reactor outlet stream, without taking into account the water present in the raw material or possibly formed during the process.
- 90% glycerol had been converted, and the concentration of propionic acid in the exit stream relative to the other organic compounds was 1.19%.
- reaction products were collected through the gas outlet valve, equipped with a condenser followed by a trap at 0 ° C. (ice) and a trap at -69 ° C. (dry ice). A purge after the last trap ensured the escape of the incondensable gases.
- reaction products were characterized by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry and quantified by gas chromatography with flame ionization detector using an external standardization method.
- the results were expressed as the percentage of propionic acid present in all the organic compounds condensed in the reactor outlet stream, without taking into account the water present in the raw material or possibly formed during the process.
- 100% converted glycerol was obtained and the concentration of propionic acid in the exit stream relative to the other organic compounds was 0.82%.
- reaction products were collected through the gas outlet valve, equipped with a condenser followed by a trap at 0 ° C. (ice) and a trap at -69 ° C. (dry ice). A purge after the last trap ensured the escape of the incondensable gases.
- reaction products were characterized by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry and quantified by gas chromatography with flame ionization detector using an external standardization method.
- the results were expressed as the percentage of propionic acid present in all the organic compounds condensed in the reactor outlet stream, without taking into account the water present in the raw material or possibly formed during the process.
- 100% converted glycerol was obtained and the concentration of propionic acid in the exit stream relative to the other organic compounds was 0.58%.
- Example 5 A 150 ml capacity stainless steel reactor equipped with a Huston turbine type mechanical stirrer operating at 500 rpm was charged with 58.77 g of glycerol and 1.20 g of activated platinum on activated carbon catalyst ( Pt / C 5%, humidity 55.31%). The reactor was then closed, purged with nitrogen and heated to 300 ° C. with stirring. As the reaction occurred, the relative pressure in the reactor was maintained at 980.665 Pa.
- reaction products were collected through the gas outlet valve, equipped with a condenser followed by a trap at 0 ° C. (ice) and a trap at -69 ° C. (dry ice). A purge after the last trap ensured the escape of the incondensable gases.
- reaction products were characterized by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry and quantified by gas chromatography with flame ionization detector using an external standardization method.
- the results were expressed as the percentage of propionic acid present in all the organic compounds condensed in the reactor outlet stream, without taking into account the water present in the raw material or possibly formed during the process.
- a 100% glycerol conversion was obtained and the concentration of propionic acid in the exit stream relative to the other organic compounds was 0.87%.
- a 150 mL stainless steel reactor equipped with a Huston turbine type mechanical stirrer operating at 500 rpm was charged with 57.11 g of glycerol and 6.0 g of activated platinum on activated carbon catalyst ( Pt / C 5%, humidity 55.31%).
- the reactor was then closed, purged with nitrogen and heated to 250 ° C. with stirring.
- the relative pressure in the reactor was maintained at 980.665 Pa.
- the reaction products were collected through the gas outlet valve, equipped with a condenser followed by a trap at 0 ° C. (ice) and a trap at -69 ° C. (dry ice). A purge after the last trap ensured the escape of the incondensable gases.
- reaction products were characterized by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry and quantified by gas chromatography with flame ionization detector using an external standardization method.
- the results were expressed as the percentage of propionic acid present in all the organic compounds condensed in the reactor outlet stream, without taking into account the water present in the raw material or possibly formed during the process.
- 100% converted glycerol was obtained and the concentration of propionic acid in the exit stream relative to the other organic compounds was 16.22%.
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US12/525,733 US8053602B2 (en) | 2007-02-05 | 2008-01-30 | Production of propionic acid |
AT08702367T ATE501105T1 (de) | 2007-02-05 | 2008-01-30 | Verfahren zur gewinnung von propionsäure |
BRPI0806382-6A BRPI0806382A2 (pt) | 2007-02-05 | 2008-01-30 | processo de fabricação de ácido propiÈnico |
DE602008005414T DE602008005414D1 (de) | 2007-02-05 | 2008-01-30 | Verfahren zur gewinnung von propionsäure |
MX2009008327A MX2009008327A (es) | 2007-02-05 | 2008-01-30 | Metodo para obtener acido propionico. |
JP2009548765A JP2010518068A (ja) | 2007-02-05 | 2008-01-30 | プロピオン酸を得るための方法 |
EP08702367A EP2114848B1 (fr) | 2007-02-05 | 2008-01-30 | Procede pour l'obtention d'acide propionique |
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