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Hydrogenation catalyst and hydrogenation process

US4229361A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 1978
Grant dateOct 21, 1980
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Expiry dateJul 31, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2231/645
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A nitrogen-containing nickel catalyst adapted for catalyzing partial and selective hydrogenation of natural oils is disclosed, which comprises nickel and such an amount of a nitrogen-containing basic compound which is equivalent to from about 5 to about 40 atoms of nitrogen per 100 atoms of nickel. The catalyst is effective in catalyzing the partial hydrogenation of natural oils in such a manner that poly-unsaturated compounds are selectively hydrogenated and the formation of saturated compounds, transisomers, and conjugated dienes is limited and liquid hydrogenation products can be obtained. The catalyst is prepared by treating a nickel catalyst with the nitrogen-containing compound at elevated temperatures optionally under hydrogen.

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