Catalyst and process for preparing dimethyl ether

US11452995B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BASF SE

Inventors

• Sabine Schuster · Ludwigshafen am Rhein, DE
• Ekkehard Schwab · Neustadt, DE
• Stefan Altwasser · Monsheim, DE
• Harry Kaiser · Heidelberg, DE
• Stephan Schunk · Heidelberg, DE
• Manuela Gaab · Ludwigshafen am Rhein, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 20, 2018
• Grant date: Sep 27, 2022
• Expiry date: Mar 30, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02P30/20
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a catalyst and catalyst layer and process for preparing dimethyl ether from synthesis gas or methanol as well as the use of the catalyst or catalyst layer in this process.