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Preparation of {alpha}, {beta}-unsaturated carboxylic acids and anhydrides

Patent ·
OSTI ID:570499
Disclosed is a process for the preparation of {alpha},{beta}-unsaturated carboxylic acids and anhydrides thereof which comprises contacting formaldehyde or a source of formaldehyde with a carboxylic anhydride in the presence of a catalyst comprising mixed oxides of vanadium, phosphorus and, optionally, a third component selected from titanium, aluminum or, preferably silicon.
Research Organization:
Research Triangle Institute
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-94PC94065
Assignee:
Eastman Chemical Co., Kingsport, TN (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,710,328/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-562,860
OSTI ID:
570499
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English