Process for preparation of a carboxylic acid salt by dehydrogenation of a primary alcohol
US8450523B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J23/835
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention is directed a process for preparation of a carboxylic acid salt by dehydrogenation of a primary alcohol. The invention is also directed to a catalyst for dehydrogenating primary alcohols. In one embodiment, for example, the catalyst comprises a metal support (preferably a metal sponge support) having a copper-containing coating at the surface thereof. In another embodiment, the catalyst comprises a metal selected from the group consisting of zinc, cobalt, iron, tin and combinations thereof having a copper-containing coating at the surface thereof.
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