Neutralization of crude MTBE effluent streams using solid bases
US5457243A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 1993 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C31/12
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a method for removing organic acids and derivatives thereof from a crude methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) stream of the type found in the feed to, or effluent from, a reactor for a one-step process for producing MTBE which comprises: PA0 contacting said crude MTBE stream in a treating zone over one or more beds of a solid base for a period of time sufficient to neutralize said organic acids and derivatives thereof; and PA0 withdrawing a substantially organic acid-free crude MTBE product from said treating zone.
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