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Epoxidation process

US6008388A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 1999
Grant dateDec 28, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D301/08
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The selectivity of an olefin epoxidation catalyzed by a noble metal-modified titanium or vanadium zeolite is greatly enhanced by the addition of a nitrogen compound to the reaction mixture. The epoxidation utilizes hydrogen and oxygen in addition to the olefin.

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