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Carbonylation catalyst supported on a carbonized polysulfonated divinylbenzene-styrene copolymer

US6235673A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2000
Grant dateMay 22, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J23/468
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A catalyst in carbonylation processes for producing esters, carboxylic acids, and carboxylic acid anhydrides from lower alkyl alcohols, ethers, esters, alcohol producing derivatives. The catalyst includes a catalytically active metal selected from Group VIII metals, tin mixtures thereof associated with a carbonized polysulfonated divinylbenzene-styrene copolymer.

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