Methods for producing butanol
US9902673B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2531/827
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and compositions for producing 1-butanol are described herein. In some examples, the methods can comprise, contacting a reactant comprising ethanol with a catalyst system, thereby producing a product comprising 1-butanol. The catalyst system can comprise, for example, an iridium catalyst and a nickel, copper, and/or zinc catalyst. The nickel, copper, and zinc catalysts can comprise nickel, copper, and/or zinc and a sterically bulky ligand.
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