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Dehydration of methyl {alpha}-hydroxyisobutyrate catalyzed by zeolites

Journal Article · · Journal of Catalysis
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  1. Univ. of Texas, Richardson, TX (United States)
The catalytic dehydration of methyl {alpha}-hyroxyisobutyrate over various zeolites in a flow reactor is described. Both NaY and NaX are effective catalysts for the selective conversion of MOB to methyl methacrylate. Modification with K{sup +} and Cs{sup +} enhances the activity and selectivity of NaY but renders NaX a less effective catalyst. Acidic zeolites (HY, Beta, GdNaX, SmNaY, fluorinated SmNaY) were shown to be quite active but poorly selective with catalyst deactivation resulting from coke formation. 26 refs., 7 figs., 2 tabs.
OSTI ID:
75789
Journal Information:
Journal of Catalysis, Journal Name: Journal of Catalysis Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 151; ISSN 0021-9517; ISSN JCTLA5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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