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Removal of phosphorus-containing impurities from an olefin feedstock

US6653514B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2000
Grant dateNov 25, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C29/16
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention pertains to a process of removing phosphorous-containing impurities and preferably also dienes, from an olefin stream using a sorbent selected from the group consisting of an acidic ion exchange resin, an acidic zeolite, an acidic alumina, a neutral alumina, and an activated carbon. The olefin stream preferably comprises primarily olefins having at least 6 carbon atoms.

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