Process for converting carbohydrates to hydrocarbons

Details Process for converting carbohydrates to hydrocarbons Process for converting carbohydrates to hydrocarbons

1984-01-30

1985-03-05

Gantz, Delbert E.

Chemistry of hydrocarbon compounds

Aromatic compound synthesis

From nonhydrocarbon feed

585408, 585640, 585733, C07C 120

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045032785

ABSTRACT:
A process is provided for the conversion of carbohydrates such as starch, cellulose and sugar into hydrocarbon products of increased carbon content. Solutions of the carbohydrate are contacted with a crystalline silicate zeolite catalyst such as ZSM-5 at a temperature 300.degree. C. to 650.degree. C. to provide hydrocarbon products which are useful as chemicals or fuels.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3998898 (1976-12-01), Chang et al.
patent: 4300009 (1981-11-01), Haag et al.
patent: 4306106 (1981-12-01), Kerr et al.

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