Process and catalyst for conversion of acetic acid to isobutene
US9586194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C2523/06
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process is disclosed for converting acetic acid to isobutene in the presence of a catalyst. In certain embodiments, a ZnxZryOz mixed oxide catalyst is used for carrying out a gas phase process for converting acetic acid to isobutene. In some embodiments, a ZnxZryOz mixed oxide catalyst made by an incipient wetness impregnation method is used and is indicated to be very stable for carrying out the conversion.
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