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Catalysts for the production of maleic anhydride by the oxidation of butane

Assignee: BP Corp North America Inc
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Filing: 1983-09-30
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Granted: 1985-05-07
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Expires: 2003-09-30
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Abstract

Abstract A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium and phosphorus-vanadium-co-metal catalysts suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl halide in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or other hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C. The catalysts are useful for the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane feedstock.

Inventors

  • 👤 Robert C. Edwards

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CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07C; C07C51/00; C07C51/16; C07C51/21; C07C51/215; B; B01; B01J; B01J23/00; B01J23/002; B01J27/00; B01J27/14; B01J27/186; B01J27/195; B01J27/198; B01J27/199; B01J35/00; B01J35/60; B01J35/61; B01J35/613; B01J35/63; B01J35/633; B01J2523/00; B01J35/30; B01J35/34; B01J35/37

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 52
Claim 1
Independent Claim 106 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having from about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms, with a phosphoryl halide in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 106 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having from about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms, with a phosphoryl halide in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 12 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the vanadium compound is vanadium pentoxide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 10 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the ether is tetrahydrofuran.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 126 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having from about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms, with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, wherein the phosphorus-vanadium oxide catalyst is dissolved and the dissolved phosphorus-vanadium oxide catalyst is solidified by evaporation or distillation of the organic solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 126 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having from about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms, with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, wherein the phosphorus-vanadium oxide catalyst is dissolved and the dissolved phosphorus-vanadium oxide catalyst is solidified by evaporation or distillation of the organic solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 108 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having from about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms, with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and an alkylester of orthophosphoric acid at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 108 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having from about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms, with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and an alkylester of orthophosphoric acid at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 40 words
The process of claim 5 wherein the alkylester of orthophosphoric acid has the following structure: (RO).sub.3 P═O wherein R is hydrogen or C 1 to C 4 alkyl, at least one R being a C 1 to C 4 alkyl.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 10 words
The process of claim 6 wherein the alkyester is triethylphosphate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 10 words
The process of claim 6 wherein the alkylester is trimethylphosphate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 105 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-co-metal oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl halide in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 105 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-co-metal oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl halide in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 12 words
The process of claim 9 wherein the vanadium compound is vanadium pentoxide.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 10 words
The process of claim 9 wherein the ether is tetrahydrofuran.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 125 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-co-metal oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, wherein the phosphorus-vanadium-co-metal oxide catalyst is dissolved and the dissolved phosphorus-vanadium-co-metal oxide catalyst is solidified by evaporation or distillation of the organic solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 125 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-co-metal oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, wherein the phosphorus-vanadium-co-metal oxide catalyst is dissolved and the dissolved phosphorus-vanadium-co-metal oxide catalyst is solidified by evaporation or distillation of the organic solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 106 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-co-metal oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and an alkylester of orthophosphoric acid at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 106 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-co-metal oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and an alkylester of orthophosphoric acid at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 40 words
The process of claim 13 wherein the alkylester of orthophosphoric acid has the following structure: (RO).sub.3 P═O wherein R is hydrogen or C 1 to C 4 alkyl, at least one R being a C 1 to C 4 alkyl.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 10 words
The process of claim 14 wherein the alkyester is triethylphosphate.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 10 words
The process of claim 14 wherein the alkylester is trimethylphosphate.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 105 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-co-molybdenum oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 105 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-co-molybdenum oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 12 words
The process of claim 17 wherein the vanadium compound is vanadium pentoxide.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 10 words
The process of claim 17 wherein the ether is tetrahydrofuran.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim 110 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-molybdenum oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with an alkylester of orthophosphoric acid in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and an alkyl ester of orthophosphoric acid at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim 110 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-molybdenum oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with an alkylester of orthophosphoric acid in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and an alkyl ester of orthophosphoric acid at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim 40 words
The process of claim 20 wherein the alkylester of orthophosphoric acid has the following structure: (RO).sub.3 P═O wherein R is hydrogen or C 1 to C 4 alkyl, at least one R being a C 1 to C 4 alkyl.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim 10 words
The process of claim 21 wherein the alkylester is triethylphosphate.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim 10 words
The process of claim 21 wherein the alkylester is trimethylphosphate.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim 105 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-zinc oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim 105 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-zinc oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim 12 words
The process of claim 24 wherein the vanadium compound is vanadium pentoxide.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim 10 words
The process of claim 24 wherein the ether is tetrahydrofuran.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim 105 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-zinc catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and an alkylester of orthophosphoric acid at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim 105 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-zinc catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and an alkylester of orthophosphoric acid at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim 40 words
The process of claim 27 wherein the alkylester of orthophosphoric acid has the following structure: (RO).sub.3 P═O wherein R is hydrogen or C 1 to C 4 alkyl, at least one R being a C 1 to C 4 alkyl.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim 10 words
The process of claim 27 wherein the alkylester is triethylphosphate.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim 10 words
The process of claim 27 wherein the alkylester is trimethylphosphate.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim 133 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane with process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having from about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms, with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C. by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of: ##STR3## wherein R is phenyl or an alkyl radical of one to 6 carbon atoms and X is H or R.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim 133 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane with process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having from about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms, with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C. by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of: ##STR3## wherein R is phenyl or an alkyl radical of one to 6 carbon atoms and X is H or R.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim 132 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-co-metal oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C. by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of: ##STR4## wherein R is phenyl or an alkyl radical of one to 6 carbon atoms and X is H or R.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim 132 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-co-metal oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C. by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of: ##STR4## wherein R is phenyl or an alkyl radical of one to 6 carbon atoms and X is H or R.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim 125 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-molybdenum oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, wherein the phosphorus-vanadium-molybdenum oxide catalyst is dissolved and the dissolved phosphorus-vanadium-molybdenum oxide catalyst is solidified by evaporation or distillation of the organic solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim 125 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-molybdenum oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, wherein the phosphorus-vanadium-molybdenum oxide catalyst is dissolved and the dissolved phosphorus-vanadium-molybdenum oxide catalyst is solidified by evaporation or distillation of the organic solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim 131 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-molybdenum oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C. by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of: ##STR5## wherein R is phenyl or an alkyl radical of one to 6 carbon atoms and X is H or R.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim 131 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-molybdenum oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C. by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of: ##STR5## wherein R is phenyl or an alkyl radical of one to 6 carbon atoms and X is H or R.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim 125 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-zinc oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, wherein the phosphorus-vanadium-zinc oxide catalyst is dissolved and the dissolved phosphorus-vanadium-zinc oxide catalyst is solidified by evaporation or distillation of the organic solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim 125 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-zinc oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, wherein the phosphorus-vanadium-zinc oxide catalyst is dissolved and the dissolved phosphorus-vanadium-zinc oxide catalyst is solidified by evaporation or distillation of the organic solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim 132 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-zinc oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C. by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of: ##STR6## wherein R is phenyl or an alkyl radical of one to 6 carbon atoms and X is H or R.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim 132 words
A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium-zinc oxide catalyst suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl chloride in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst at a temperature of about 300° C. to about 500° C. by the addition of butane or another hydrocarbon feedstock and a phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of: ##STR6## wherein R is phenyl or an alkyl radical of one to 6 carbon atoms and X is H or R.

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