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Conversion of dimethyl ether to formaldehyde

US4435602A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 1982
Grant dateMar 6, 1984
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C45/32
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is disclosed for oxidizing dimethyl ether to formaldehyde using naturally occurring manganese nodules as a catalyst.

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