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4096129 
Journal Article 
Synthetic methods for the preparation of 1,3-propanediol 
Kraus, GA 
2008 
Yes 
CLEAN - Soil, Air, Water
ISSN: 1863-0650
EISSN: 1863-0669 
36 
8 
648-651 
WOS:000258636300011 
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 (R) and CDP Natureworks (R) or Shell Chemical's Corterra (TM). 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. 
fermentation; hydroformylation; 1,3-propanediol; synthesis