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Catalyst composition and method for producing diaryl carbonates using amide as promoter

US6180812A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 1999
Grant dateJan 30, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 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; at least one carboxylic acid amide such as N-methylpyrrolidone or dimethylacetamide; and a cocatalyst which is a compound of one or more metals including copper, titanium, zinc, lead, cerium and manganese.

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