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Process for the conversion of methane

US7119226B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2005
Grant dateOct 10, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 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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