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Conversion of ethylene into butene-1 using additives based on quarternary ammonium salts

US5877376A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 1997
Grant dateMar 2, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2531/14
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention concerns an improved process for the conversion of ethylene into butene-1, wherein the ethylene is brought into contact with a catalyst obtained by the reaction of an alkyl titanate, possibly mixed with an ether, with a compound of aluminium of the formula AlR.sub.3 or AlR.sub.2 H, and in the presence of an additive formed by at least one quaternary ammonium salt.

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