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Process and catalyst for conversion of acetic acid to isobutene

US9586194B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2015
Grant dateMar 7, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 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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