Synthesis of acrylates. Quarterly report, 1996
Eastman has completed its experimental work in the generation of propionate derivatives. Over the last quarter, Eastman has primarily devoted its time to completing the documentation and developing the potential extension of the oxidative condensation to dimethyl ether. Eastman has completed internal invention reports covering two patents and is working on the third with RTI which they expect to complete within the month. Becthel has also completed its work on the cost analysis of the propionate synthesis work (Task 1). RTI is continuing to develop active and stable catalysts for the condensation of propionic acid and formaldehyde. A total of 74 acid-base catalysts have been tested so far. Two invention reports have been completed based on RTI and Eastman`s work. A third invention report is currently being prepared for Eastman`s review on a novel methodology of methyl propionate activation. RTI is continuing to synthesize more acid-base catalysts with a goal of developing a catalyst which exhibits stable activity over a 200 h test period. Over the last quarter, RTI has also completed its initial tests on the slurry reactor system.
- Research Organization:
- Research Triangle Inst., Durham, NC (United States). Center for Process Research
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC22-94PC94065
- OSTI ID:
- 436456
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/PC/94065-T6; ON: DE97051144
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: Oct 1996
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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