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Method for the preparation of ethers

US4337366A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 1980
Grant dateJun 29, 1982
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C41/09
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In the process for dehydrating an aliphatic alcohol to convert same into the corresponding ether, the improvement consisting in that the catalyst is an active alumina on the surface of which a layer of a silicon compound has been deposited. Long life of the catalyst and improved conversion rates are the main advantages.

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