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Methods for making unsaturated acids using catalysts for methacrolein oxidation

US7999133B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2010
Grant dateAug 16, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2523/00
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for making unsaturated acids using catalysts for oxidation of unsaturated and/or saturated aldehyde to unsaturated acids is disclosed where the catalyst including at least molybdenum (Mo) and phosphorus (P), where the catalyst has a pore size distribution including at least 50% medium pores and if bismuth is present, a nitric acid to molybdenum mole ratio of at least 0.5:1 or at least 6.0:1 moles of HNO3 per mole of Mo12.

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