Process for production of ethylbenzene from toluene and methane

Details Process for production of ethylbenzene from toluene and methane Process for production of ethylbenzene from toluene and methane

2008-03-13

2011-12-13

Dang, Thuan Dinh (Department: 1772)

Chemistry of hydrocarbon compounds

Special chemical considerations

Synthesis from methane or inorganic carbon source, e.g.,...

C585S452000, C585S921000

Reexamination Certificate

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08076527

ABSTRACT:
A process for making ethylbenzene and/or styrene by reacting toluene with methane is disclosed. In one embodiment the process can include reacting toluene with methane to form a product stream comprising ethylbenzene and further processing the ethylbenzene to form styrene in an existing styrene production facility.

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