Process for the oxidation of alkanes
US6492548B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C51/215
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Processes are disclosed for the oxidation of alkanes such as, for example, propane, to form unsaturated carboxylic aldehydes and acids such as, for example, acrolein and acrylic acid. The processes utilize oxygen and recycle alkanes, e.g. propane, to the aldehyde reactor. The presence of the alkane-to-aldehyde reaction can enhance the efficiency of the processes.
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