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Catalytic method of producing alkyl mercaptans by adding hydrogen sulphide to an olefin

US7339083B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2003
Grant dateMar 4, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07B45/06
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The process for preparing a mercaptan from an olefin and hydrogen sulphide is carried out in the presence of hydrogen and a catalyst composition comprising a strong acid, such as a heteropolyacid, and at least one metal belonging to group VIII of the Periodic Table.

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