Process for direct oxidative conversion of methane to higher hydrocarbons at high pressure and moderate temperature
US5068486A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 1990 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S585/943
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
There is provided a process for converting methane to hydrocarbons having at least two carbon atoms. The process involves contacting methane with an oxidizing agent, such as oxygen, at a relatively moderate temperature of less than about 700.degree. C. and a relatively high pressure of greater than about 20 atmospheres.
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