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Conversion of dimethyl ether to formaldehyde using Bi-Mo-Fe catalyst

US4442307A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 1982
Grant dateApr 10, 1984
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2523/00
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is disclosed for oxidizing dimethyl ether to formaldehyde using a catalyst comprising a mixture of oxides of bismuth, molybdenum and iron.

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