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Carbonylation with Group VIII noble metal catalysts
Assignee: Halcon Research and Development Corp
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Filing: 1978-10-06
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Granted: 1981-02-24
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Expires: 1998-10-06
Abstract
Abstract In the carbonylation of alkyl esters in the presence of a Group VIII noble metal catalyst to produce a reaction mixture comprising volatile components and the non-volatile Group VIII noble metal catalyst, and the volatile components are separated from the catalyst, catalyst activity is maintained by providing a partial pressure of hydrogen of at least 10 psi during the separation of the volatile products. A partial pressure of at least 15 psi of carbon monoxide is also preferably provided, particularly when a metal promoter for the Group VIII noble metal catalyst is present, during such separation.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard V. Porcelli
- 👤 Vijay S. Bhise
- 👤 Arnold J. Shapiro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:59
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07C; C07C51/00; C07C51/54; C07C51/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
In the carbonylation of alkyl esters in the presence of a Group VIII noble metal catalyst wherein there is produced a reaction product comprising volatile components and the non-volatile Group VIII noble metal catalyst, and the volatile components are separated from said catalyst, the improvement which comprises providing a hydrogen partial pressure of at least 10 psi during the separation of the volatile products in the zone in which said separation is effected.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
In the carbonylation of alkyl esters in the presence of a Group VIII noble metal catalyst wherein there is produced a reaction product comprising volatile components and the non-volatile Group VIII noble metal catalyst, and the volatile components are separated from said catalyst, the improvement which comprises providing a hydrogen partial pressure of at least 10 psi during the separation of the volatile products in the zone in which said separation is effected.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A process as defined in claim 1, wherein the Group VIII noble metal catalyst includes a metal promoter and a partial pressure of at least 15 psi of carbon monoxide is also applied.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A process as defined in claim 1, wherein the alkyl ester is methyl acetate and the Group VIII noble metal catalyst comprises rhodium and/or palladium.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A process as defined in claim 1, wherein the hydrogen partial pressure is in the range of 10 to 250 psi.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A process as defined in claim 2, wherein the carbon monoxide partial pressure is in the range of 15 to 250 psi.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-02-24 | 1984-08-25 | 1985-02-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-24 | 1988-08-25 | 1989-02-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-24 | 1992-08-25 | 1993-02-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |