Processes for hydrogenating alkanoic acids using catalyst comprising tungsten
US8536382B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J37/0018
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process hydrogenating alkanoic acids in the presence of a catalyst that comprises supports, one or more metals, tungsten oxide, and at least one alkaline earth metal oxide or metasilicate. The molar ratio of the at least one alkaline earth metal oxide or metasilicate to tungsten oxide, based on the metals, is from 1:3 to 5:1.
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