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Process for producing methyl formate

US4232171A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 1979
Grant dateNov 4, 1980
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Expiry dateApr 10, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C69/06
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for producing methyl formate which comprises dehydrogenating methanol in the vapor phase in the presence of a catalyst containing copper and a cement is disclosed.

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