| abstract |
The invention relates to a method for producing glycidol in a semi-continuous or continuous manner by means of decarboxylation of glycerol carbonate at a reduced pressure, at a temperature less than or equal to 130ºC and in the presence of catalysts of the the following type: alkoxides of alkaline metals and alkaline earths, metal oxides, mixed metal oxides, metal stannates, and mixed metal stannates, all of which are optionally supported on SiO 2 , γ -Al 2 O 3 , MgO and ZrO 2 . |