Process for the conversion of methane
US7119226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C303/06
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for the facile two-step synthesis of methanol from methane is disclosed. In accordance with the invention, an appropriate combination of initiator and reaction medium is employed to achieve methane conversion in very high selectivity and yield under near-ambient temperature.
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