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Catalytic preparation of ethyl acetate

US4275228A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1979
Grant dateJun 23, 1981
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Expiry dateMay 16, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C67/04
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In a process for the preparation of ethyl acetate by vapor phase reaction of ethylene with acetic acid, the improvement which comprises conducting said reaction in the presence of a catalytic amount of a solid, ion-exchange fluoropolymer comprising sulfonic acid moieties.

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