Process for the production of acetic acid
US7741517B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/582
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for the production of acetic acid by carbonylating methanol and/or a reactive derivative thereof with carbon monoxide in the presence of an iridium promoted carbonylation catalyst wherein the promoters are ruthenium and at least one of niobium and tantalum.
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