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Process for reducing organic compounds with calcium, amine, and alcohol

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OSTI ID:865547
Olefins are produced by contacting an organic compound having at least one benzene ring with calcium metal, ethylenediamine, a low molecular weight aliphatic alcohol, and optionally a low molecular weight aliphatic primary amine, and/or an inert, abrasive particulate substance. The reduction is conducted at temperatures ranging from about -10.degree. C. to about 30.degree. C. or somewhat higher. Substantially all of the organic compounds are converted to corresponding cyclic olefins, primarily diolefins.
Research Organization:
Purdue Research Foundation, West Lafayette, IN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-81ER10989
Assignee:
Purdue Research Foundation (West Lafayette, IN)
Patent Number(s):
4,533,760
Application Number:
06/643,649
OSTI ID:
865547
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English