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Title: Preparation of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acids and esters

Patent ·
OSTI ID:871845

Disclosed is a process for the preparation of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acids and esters thereof which comprises contacting formaldehyde or a source of formaldehyde with a carboxylic acid, ester or anhydride in the presence of a catalyst comprising an oxide of niobium.

Research Organization:
RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-94PC94065
Assignee:
Eastman Chemical Company (Kingsport, TN)
Patent Number(s):
US 5808148
OSTI ID:
871845
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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