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Process for separating methacrolein from methacrylic acid in a gas phase product from the partial oxidation of isobutene

US7799946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2007
Grant dateSep 21, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/48
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A system and process for separating methacrolein (MA) from methacrylic acid (MAA) and acetic acid in the gas phase product from partial oxidation of isobutylene (IB) in two oxidation steps is disclosed. The process and system maximize recovery of all three components at minimum capital and energy cost, under conditions that minimize polymerization conditions and plugging by solids deposition in compressors, columns, etc.

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