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Silica support, heteropolyacid catalyst produced therefrom and ester synthesis using the silica supported heteropolyacid catalyst

US7432393B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 2005
Grant dateOct 7, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/582
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A silica support for use in the manufacture of a silica supported heteropolyacid catalyst for use in producing a carboxylic ester from a monocarboxylic acid, olefin and water wherein the support is produced by treating silica-gel granules with steam at a temperature in the range 100 to 300° C. for a period of time in the range 0.1 to 200 hours.

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