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Selective introduction of active sites for hydroxylation of benzene

US5808167A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 1996
Grant dateSep 15, 1998
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A zeolite catalyst, which can be used in a process for hydroxylating benzene to phenol, is treated with an aqueous solution containing ferric or ferrous ions, and is treated with an aqueous solution containing dithionate ions. The treated catalyst exhibits improved selectivity and stability in the benzene hydroxylation process.

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