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

Patent ·
OSTI ID:672642
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:
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 5,808,148/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-775,935
OSTI ID:
672642
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English