Catalyst and use thereof in the production of vinyl acetate
US6472556B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C67/055
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A catalyst for use in the production of vinyl acetate which comprises (1) a catalyst support, (2) palladium, (3) an acid, (4) at least one acetic acid catalyst promoter and (5) at least one vinyl acetate promoter and/or co-promoter. A process for the production of vinyl acetate from ethylene and an oxygen-containing gas using the catalyst.
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