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Production of ethers from linear olefins

US4714787A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 1985
Grant dateDec 22, 1987
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C41/06
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A catalytic process is provided for the manufacture of ethers by reacting a linear monoolefin with a primary or secondary alcohol having up to 4 carbon atoms. The process selectively forms methyl isopropyl ether from a propylene feed and methanol by contact with a zeolite such as Zeolite Beta or ZSM-5, or by contact with a macroreticular sulfonated ion-exchange resin.

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