US3879467A
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Catalytic oxidation of alkanes and alkenes with organic hydroperoxides
Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Co
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Filing: 1973-01-05
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Granted: 1975-04-22
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Expires: 1993-01-05
Abstract
Abstract Method for the catalytic oxidation of alkanes and monoalkenes having from 3 to 20 carbon atoms in the molecule utilzing an organic hydroperoxide, such as tertiary butyl hydroperoxide in the presence of a chromium catalyst to produce alcohols and ketones as the primary products.
Inventors
- 👤 John G Zajacek
- 👤 Lawrence J Carr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:29
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07C; C07C45/00; C07C45/27; C07C45/28; C07C29/00; C07C29/48; C07C2601/00; C07C2601/12; C07C2601/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
THE METHOD FOR THE CATALYTIC OXIDATION OF HYDROCARBONS TO FORM ALCOHOLS AND KETONES WHICH COMPRISES CONTACTING AT A TEMPERATURE OF FROM 80*C. TO 110*C., SAID HYDROCARBON WITH LIQUID TERTIARY BUTYL HYDROPEROXIDE IN THE PRESENCE OF FROM ABOUT 50 TO ABOUT 10,000 PPM OF CHROMIUM ACETYLACETONATE AND THE HYDROCARBON IS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF 2,3-DIMETHYLBUTANE, CYCLOHEXANE, OCTANE, N-BUTANE, PROPANE, AND MIXTURES THEREOF.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
63 words
THE METHOD FOR THE CATALYTIC OXIDATION OF HYDROCARBONS TO FORM ALCOHOLS AND KETONES WHICH COMPRISES CONTACTING AT A TEMPERATURE OF FROM 80*C. TO 110*C., SAID HYDROCARBON WITH LIQUID TERTIARY BUTYL HYDROPEROXIDE IN THE PRESENCE OF FROM ABOUT 50 TO ABOUT 10,000 PPM OF CHROMIUM ACETYLACETONATE AND THE HYDROCARBON IS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF 2,3-DIMETHYLBUTANE, CYCLOHEXANE, OCTANE, N-BUTANE, PROPANE, AND MIXTURES THEREOF.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3351635A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-04-21 | 1978-10-21 | 1979-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-21 | 1982-10-21 | 1983-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-21 | 1986-10-21 | 1987-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |