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Methods for producing butanol

US9902673B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2016
Grant dateFeb 27, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 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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