Process for converting lower alkanes to esters
US5233113A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 1991 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S585/943
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention is a process for converting lower alkanes into their corresponding esters and optionally into various intermediates (such as methanol) and other liquid hydrocarbons. The alkanes are oxidatively converted to oxy-esters at high selectivity using catalytic amounts of a Group VIII noble metal. If so desired, the alkyl oxy-esters may be converted to alcohols or other intermediates such as alkyl halides. The oxy-esters, alcohols, and other intermediates may optionally be converted to liquid hydrocarbons such as gasoline.
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