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Catalytic decarbonylation of esters

US4093661A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 1973
Grant dateJun 6, 1978
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Expiry dateJun 4, 1993

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C45/54
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Lower alkanoate esters of alcohols are contacted in the vapor phase and at elevated temperatures with certain metal oxide catalysts to produce the aldehyde or ketone corresponding to said alcohol. Preferred catalysts include nickel oxide, zinc oxide and chromium oxide.

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