Synthesis of methyl ethyl sulfide and related production systems
US10927074B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/582
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention discloses processes for producing methyl ethyl sulfide by contacting dimethyl sulfide and diethyl sulfide in the presence of a suitable catalyst. Methyl ethyl sulfide can be used as an odorant in natural gas. Integrated mercaptan and sulfide manufacturing systems and integrated methods for making mercaptans and sulfides also are disclosed.
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