| abstract |
This application discloses a process for manufacturing glycidol and, if desired, glycerol, by epoxidizing allyl alcohol with a 5 to 40% solution of peracetic acid in a substantially anhydrous, inert, organic solvent to produce glycidol in high yield and purity. Formation of by-products is minimized by rapid removal of co-product acetic acid. The glycidol can then be hydrolyzed to form a readily purifiable glycerol. |