Catalytic decarbonylation of esters
US4225513A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 1978 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 1998 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C2601/14
- 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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