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Vinyl acetate production using a catalyst comprising palladium, gold, copper and any of certain fourth metals

US6072078A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 1997
Grant dateJun 6, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C67/055
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A catalyst for the production of vinyl acetate by reaction of ethylene, oxygen and acetic acid as reactants comprising a porous support on the porous surfaces of which is deposited catalytically effective amounts of metallic palladium and gold, copper as the free metal or cupric acetate, and a fourth metal selected from the group consisting of magnesium calcium, barium, and zirconium, as its oxide or mixture of oxide and free metal.

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