Catalyst composition and method for producing diaryl carbonates
US6114564A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2531/824
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Hydroxyaromatic compounds such as phenol are carbonylated with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a Group VIII metal having an atomic number of at least 44, preferably palladium; an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal halide, preferably sodium bromide; and at least one aliphatic polyether such as a polyethylene glycol dimethyl ether or a crown ether. The catalyst system also preferably contains a compound of another metal, preferably lead.
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