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Manufacture of amines from alcohols with zeolite FU-1 catalysts
Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1979-04-19
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Granted: 1980-05-27
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Expires: 1999-04-19
Abstract
Abstract Manufacture of amines by reacting alcohols with ammonia in the presence of a catalyst comprising zeolite FU-1 in which some or all of the protons of the zeolite have been replaced by monovalent cations, for example sodium. The process is especially useful for the manufacture of methylamines in which the proportions of monomethylamine and dimethylamine obtained are selectively increased in preference to trimethylamine.
Inventors
- 👤 David G. Parker
- 👤 Alan J. Tompsett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:56
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J29/00; B01J29/04; B01J29/06; B01J29/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
45 words
A process for the manufacture of an amine which comprises reacting an alcohol with ammonia at an elevated temperature in the presence of a catalyst comprising zeolite FU-1 in which some or all of the protons of the zeolite have been replaced by monovalent cations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
45 words
A process for the manufacture of an amine which comprises reacting an alcohol with ammonia at an elevated temperature in the presence of a catalyst comprising zeolite FU-1 in which some or all of the protons of the zeolite have been replaced by monovalent cations.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 in which some or all of the protons of the zeolite have been replaced by sodium cations.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 in which the alkali metal oxide content of the catalyst is equal to or greater than 1000 ppm w/w, calculated as equivalent Na 2 O.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A process as claimed in claim 3 in which the alkali metal oxide content of the catalyst is in the range 5000 to 25000 ppm w/w, calculated as equivalent Na 2 O.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 in which the quaternary ammonium content of the zeolite is less than 2% calculated w/w as elemental carbon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 in which the alcohol is a lower alkanol containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process as claimed in claim 6 in which the alcohol is methanol.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 in which the molar ratio of ammonia to alcohol is at least 0.25:1.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process as claimed in claim 8 in which the molar ratio of ammonia to alcohol is in the range 0.5:1 to 5:1.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
101 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 for the production of methylamines in which ammonia is reacted with methanol at a reaction temperature in the range 300° to 500° C., at a reaction pressure in the range 10 to 30 atmospheres, and at a molar ratio of ammonia to methanol in the range 0.5:1 to 5:1 in the presence of zeolite FU-1 in which some at least of the protons of the zeolite have been replaced by sodium cations, the catalyst containing an alkali metal oxide content in the range 5000 to 25000 ppm w/w, calculated as equivalent Na 2 O.
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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) | 1983-05-27 | 1983-11-26 | 1984-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-05-27 | 1987-11-26 | 1988-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-05-27 | 1991-11-26 | 1992-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |