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Procedure for propylene oxide synthesis

US3959316A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 1974
Grant dateMay 25, 1976
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Expiry dateMay 14, 1994

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J23/66
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The preparation of propylene oxide by means of direct oxidation of propylene with oxygen or air in the presence of silver based catalysts is characterized by carrying out the reaction in the presence of water vapor in a quantity between 2 and 25%.

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