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Alkylation of toluene to form styrene and ethylbenzene

US8258359B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2010
Grant dateSep 4, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2529/60
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is disclosed for making styrene and/or ethylbenzene by reacting toluene with a C1 source over a catalyst in one or more reactors to form a product stream comprising styrene and/or ethylbenzene where the catalyst time on stream prior to regeneration is less than 1 hour.

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