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Formation of halogenated hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons

US4654449A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 1982
Grant dateMar 31, 1987
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C17/10
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Hydrocarbons and other compounds are halogenated to halocarbon products by contact with a halocarbon in the presence of an acidic zeolite catalyst such as ZSM-5. The process is particularly useful for the halogenation of methane to form chemicals of higher value.

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