Process for the conversion of lower alcohols to higher branched oxygenates
Patent
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OSTI ID:378133
A process is provided for the production of branched C{sub x} oxygenates from lower alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, propanol and mixtures thereof. The process comprises contacting the lower alcohols with a solid catalyst comprising a mixed metal oxide support having components selected from the group consisting of oxides of zinc, magnesium, zirconia, titanium, manganese, chromium, and lanthanides, and an activation metal selected from the group consisting of Group VIII metal, Group IB metals, and mixtures thereof. The advantage of the process is improved yields and selectivity to isobutanol which can subsequently be employed in the production of high octane motor gasoline.
- Research Organization:
- UOP Inc
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC22-91PC90042
- Assignee:
- UOP, Des Plaines, IL (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,559,275/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-391,892
- OSTI ID:
- 378133
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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