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Catalyst composition and method for producing diaryl carbonates

US6215014A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 1999
Grant dateApr 10, 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 VIIIB metal, preferably palladium; an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal halide, preferably sodium bromide; and at least one sulfone such as sulfolane. The catalyst system also preferably contains a compound of another metal, preferably lead.

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