Use of a co-feed in the coupling of toluene with a carbon source
US8785705B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C2529/08
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for making styrene is disclosed that includes providing toluene, a co-feed, and a C1 source to a reactor containing a catalyst, reacting toluene with the C1 source in the presence of the catalyst and the co-feed to form a product stream containing ethylbenzene and styrene. The co-feed can be selected from the group of water, carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and combinations thereof.
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