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Catalyst, process for its preparation, and its use in the synthesis of 1,2-dichloroethane

US6777373B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2000
Grant dateAug 17, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C17/156
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A catalyst is prepared by impregnating a &ggr;-alumina support with a magnesium salt, drying the product, and impregnating the product with a copper salt, preferably together with a lithium salt. The catalyst preferably contains 0.1 to 5% magnesium, 2 to 10% copper and 0 to 5% lithium, by weight, and is particularly effective in oxygen-based processes.

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