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Selective hydrogenation process

US5698752A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 1996
Grant dateDec 16, 1997
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2523/66
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A selective hydrogenation of an alkyne in an olefin-containing fluid is provided which comprises contacting the fluid and hydrogen gas with a catalyst in the presence of at least one sulfur compound, under reaction conditions effective to produce at least one alkene wherein the catalyst comprises at least one alkali metal, fluorine and an inorganic support material.

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