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Method for production of styrene from toluene and methanol

US9272962B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2015
Grant dateMar 1, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P30/40
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is disclosed for making styrene by converting methanol to formaldehyde in a reactor then reacting the formaldehyde with toluene to form styrene in a separate reactor.

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