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      854.  ------.  [GRESHAM, W. F.]  (E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.).  Preparation of Polyfunctional Compounds.  United States Patent 2,636,046, Apr. 21, 1953; appl. filed Oct. 16, 1948, Serial No. 55,016; 8 claims (Cl. 260-449.6).

            When an oxide of C is reacted with H2 at 1,500-5,000 atm., particularly >1,400 atm., polyfunctional O-containing organic compounds such as ethylene glycol, higher polyhydric alcohols, and esters of polyhydric alcohols can be obtained very readily and in excellent yield.  The reaction may be carried out in vapor or liquid phase.  Inert organic solvents may be used.  2 foreign and 3 United States patents cited.