Dealuminized catalyst carrier, method of production, and method for hydrating C2 or C3 olefins with water

US6881700B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Sasol Germany GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Michael Sakuth · Marl, DE
• Dietrich Maschmeyer · Recklinghausen, DE
• Gregor Lohrengel · Essen, DE
• Guido Stochniol · Haltern am See, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 6, 2003
• Grant date: Apr 19, 2005
• Expiry date: Aug 6, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C07C29/08
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A catalyst support comprising silicates is described. This catalyst support has a lower aluminum content than naturally occurring sheet silicates and can be used in the hydration of C2 and C3 olefins to produce C2 and C3 alcohols. A method for the production of the catalyst support and a process for hydrating C2 and C3 olefins are also described. One advantage of this catalyst support is the reduction in aluminum leaching that occurs when this catalyst is used in the presence of phosphoric acid.