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Catalyst system for selective hydrogenation of heteroaromatic sulfur-containing and nitrogen-containing compounds, and process for preparing and using same

US5981421A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 1998
Grant dateNov 9, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2531/28
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A catalyst system for selective hydrogenation of sulfur-containing and nitrogen-containing compounds of a heteroaromatic organic phase includes a mixture of a noble metal selected from Group VIII of the Periodic Table of Elements and a water-soluble ligand. A process for preparing the catalyst system and hydrogenation process using the catalyst system are also provided.

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