Method for producing methyl tert-butyl ether and fuel composition containing the same
A method is described for producing methyl tert-butyl ether. The steps consist of: allowing isobutylene-containing hydrocarbon and methyl alcohol in a given molar ratio to react at a given temperature, pressure and liquid space velocity in the presence of strongly acidic cation-exchange resin catalyst; then passing the reaction product through a fixed bed filled with a waterinsoluble, solid particulate acid-neutralizing agent; and subjecting the effluent to flashing operation, preferably also to rectification, to obtain methyl tert-butyl ether. Further included in the invention is the preparation of a fuel composition by mixing the thus obtained methyl tert-butyl ether into an internal combustion fuel.
- Assignee:
- Nippon Oil Co Ltd (Japan)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4256465
- OSTI ID:
- 6169440
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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