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Condensation catalyst and catalytical condensation process for organic carboxylic anhydrides

US4981982A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 1990
Grant dateJan 1, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J37/0009
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A condensation reaction catalyst useful for producing an organic compound, for example, anthraquinone compounds from phthalic dianhydride and optionally benzene, comprises a catalytic principal component consisting of a solid acid substance, for example, compound oxides or zeolite, and an additional basic component consisting of ammonia or a volatile organic base, for example, isopropylamine, n-butylamine, or pyridine, and attached to at least strong acid sites of the solid acid substance.

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