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Preparation of maleic anhydride

US4151116A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 1977
Grant dateApr 24, 1979
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Expiry dateAug 5, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/215
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A catalyst for the oxidation of butane to produce maleic anhydride comprising a substrate containing phosphorus and vanadium, and optionally also containing an activator, is characterized by the presence of at least one post-deposited promoter.

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