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Dehydrogenation catalysts

US6242379A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 1998
Grant dateJun 5, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2527/232
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A catalyst for the production of alkenylaromatics from alkylaromatics, wherein the catalyst is predominantly iron oxide, an alkali metal compound and a small amount of a source for palladium or platinum. Additional components of the catalyst may include compounds based on cerium, molybdenum, tungsten and other such promoters. Also a process for the production of alkenylaromatics from alkylaromatics using this catalyst.

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