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Oxidation of cyclohexylbenzene

US8981158B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2012
Grant dateMar 17, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2601/14
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In a process for oxidizing cyclohexylbenzene, a composition comprising cyclohexylbenzene is contacted with oxygen in at least one oxidation zone under oxidation conditions sufficient to produce at least some (i) cyclohexylbenzene hydroperoxide; (ii) a first byproduct; and (iii) a second byproduct in an effluent. A ratio β is determined according to the following formula:

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