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Catalysts and methods for alcohol dehydration

US9051252B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2013
Grant dateJun 9, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 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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