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Process for the oxidation of cyclohexanone to &egr;-caprolactone

US6531615B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2001
Grant dateMar 11, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/50
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a composition comprising antimony trifluoride and silica, a method for the preparation of said composition and use of said composition as a catalyst in a process for the oxidation of cyclohexanone to &egr;-caprolactone.

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