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Process for producing anthraquinone

US4459234A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 1980
Grant dateJul 10, 1984
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C46/00
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel process for producing anthraquinone in good yields is provided which comprises reacting phthalic anhydride with benzene in a single step in the vapor phase in the presence of a catalyst comprising titanium oxide and/or tin oxide.

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