Catalysts for alkenyl alkanoate production
US5179057A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J37/06
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention provides a process for producing improved catalysts for the production of alkenyl alkanoates by the reaction of an alkene, an alkanoic acid and an oxygen-containing gas. The catalysts contain palladium, gold and a potassium promoter and are characterized by a reduced sodium content which results in increased catalyst activity. The reduced sodium content is obtained by washing the catalyst, at a particular intermediate point in its production, with a cation exchange solution.
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