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Process for the selective preparation of alpha-olefin from synthesis gas

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OSTI ID:6301777
A process is claimed for selectively preparing alpha-olefins having from 2 to about 22 carbon atoms by contacting a gaseous mixture containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen with an iron tungstate alkali metal hydroxide catalyst at reaction conditions correlated so as to favor the formation of a substantial proportion of such alpha-olefin product.
Assignee:
Ethyl Corp
Patent Number(s):
US 4261864
OSTI ID:
6301777
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English