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Catalyst for producing methacrylic acid

US4252683A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 1978
Grant dateFeb 24, 1981
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Expiry dateDec 26, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2523/00
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A catalyst composition useful for the oxidation of unsaturated aldehydes, particularly the oxidation of methacrolein to produce methacrylic acid, comprises the combination of oxides of molybdenum, copper, phosphorus, antimony, calcium and rhenium in predetermined relative atomic ratios.

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