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Process for the synthesis of a methanol/dimethyl ether mixture from synthesis gas

US6191175A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2000
Grant dateFeb 20, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C41/01
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved process for the production of a methanol and dimethyl ether mixture rich in DME from essentially stoichiometrically balanced synthesis gas by a novel combination of synthesis steps.

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