Catalysts and methods for alcohol dehydration
US9051252B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2235/15
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided is a process for preparing a diaryl ether compound through the dehydration of an aromatic alcohol compound in the presence of a dehydration catalyst. The dehydration catalyst is an oxide of a light rare earth element, wherein the light earth element is lanthanum, praseodymium, neodymium, or mixtures thereof.
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