Hydrogenation catalysts comprising a mixed oxide and processes for producing ethanol
US9073815B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2523/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process is disclosed for producing ethanol, comprising contacting acetic acid and hydrogen in a reactor in the presence of a catalyst comprising a binder and a mixed oxide comprising cobalt and preferably tin, wherein the mixed oxide is present in an amount from 60 to 90 wt. %, based on the total weight of the catalyst.
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