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Two stage maleic anhydride process

US4116983A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 1977
Grant dateSep 26, 1978
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Expiry dateMay 24, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/313
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Benzene is oxidized with air to produce maleic anhydride in catalyst-containing reactors arranged in series, the gaseous effluent from the first reactor being passed to the second reactor after introduction of substantial amounts of benzene.

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