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Pressure activation of magnesium oxide catalysts
Assignee: ConocoPhillips Co
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Filing: 1982-06-28
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Granted: 1983-11-29
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Expires: 2002-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A titanium oxide/magnesium sulfate/magnesium oxide catalyst which is an ortho-selective methylation catalyst can be made to exhibit higher conversion and activity index for phenol methylation by the application of pressure. The pressure can be applied throughout the methylation period or can be applied for a short time at the beginning of the methylation period and then ceased, while higher activity continues. The pressure activation effects are assisted by the presence of phenol, methanol and/or water.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. Dodd
- 👤 Daniel H. Ralston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 00:51
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07C; C07C41/00; C07C41/01; C07C41/09; B; B01; B01J; B01J21/00; B01J21/10; B01J27/00; B01J27/02; B01J27/053; C07C37/00; C07C37/11; C07C37/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
A method for increasing the activity of magnesium oxide-based alkylation catalysts comprising, prior to use in an alkylation reaction, pressure treating the catalysts for a time of at least 2 hours at pressures of at least 40 pounds per square inch gauge and a temperature of at least 150° C.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
50 words
A method for increasing the activity of magnesium oxide-based alkylation catalysts comprising, prior to use in an alkylation reaction, pressure treating the catalysts for a time of at least 2 hours at pressures of at least 40 pounds per square inch gauge and a temperature of at least 150° C.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as described in claim 1 wherein the catalyst is a metal ion promoted magnesium oxide catalyst.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as described in claim 2 where in addition the catalyst contains sulfate ion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method as described in claim 1 wherein the catalyst is treated at a temperature of at least 300° C. for at least 10 hours.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as described in claim 4 wherein the catalyst is treated at pressures of from about 80 to about 1000 psig.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method as described in claim 5 wherein reactivation is carried out during a methylation reaction by altering reaction conditions to a pressure of at least 80 psig for a time necessary to achieve catalyst reactivation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method as described in claim 6 wherein the catalyst is treated at a liquid hourly space velocity of at least 0.5 with a material selected from the group consisting of phenol, methanol, water, or mixtures of these.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method as described in claim 7 wherein the methylation reaction is carried out under pressures of less than 80 psig after catalyst reactivation.
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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) | 1986-11-28 | 1987-05-30 | 1987-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-11-28 | 1991-05-30 | 1991-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-11-28 | 1995-05-30 | 1995-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |