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Catalytic oxidation of ethylene to mixtures of acetic acid and vinyl acetate

US4188490A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 1977
Grant dateFeb 12, 1980
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Expiry dateMay 27, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J23/60
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Ethylene and oxygen are reacted in the presence of steam in the vapor phase within the temperature range of from about 150.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C. in contact with a catalytically effective amount of palladium metal on a zinc oxide support in the presence of a sulfur modifier to provide mixtures of acetic acid and vinyl acetate.

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