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Hydrocarbon hydrogenation process

US5866735A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 1997
Grant dateFeb 2, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2527/08
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A supported hydrogenation catalyst composition is disclosed which comprises a palladium component, at least one alkali metal iodide such as, for example, potassium iodide and an inorganic support material such as alumina. Also disclosed is selective hydrogenation process in which diolefins and/or alkynes are hydrogenated with hydrogen to this corresponding monoolefins.

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