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Method for production of methyl methacrylate by oxidative esterification using a heterogeneous catalyst

US10745341B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2018
Grant dateAug 18, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2208/00592
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for preparing methyl methacrylate from methacrolein and methanol. The method comprises contacting in a tubular reactor having at least four zones a mixture comprising methacrolein, methanol, oxygen and a base with a catalyst bed of heterogeneous catalyst comprising a support and a noble metal, wherein reaction zones comprising catalyst beds alternate with mixing zones not comprising catalyst beds.

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