Process for the conversion of lower alcohols to higher branched

Details Process for the conversion of lower alcohols to higher branched Process for the conversion of lower alcohols to higher branched

1995-02-21

1996-09-24

Evans, Joseph E.

Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series

Organic compounds

Oxygen containing

568403, 568485, 568487, 568671, C07C 2700, C07C 2934, C07C 3112, C07C 4109

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055592759

ABSTRACT:
A process is provided for the production of branched C.sub.4+ oxygenates from lower alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, propanol and mixtures thereof. The process comprises contacting the lower alcohols with a solid catalyst comprising a mixed metal oxide support having components selected from the group consisting of oxides of zinc, magnesium, zirconia, titanium, manganese, chromium, and lanthanides, and an activation metal selected from the group consisting of Group VIII metal, Group IB metals, and mixtures thereof. The advantage of the process is improved yields and selectivity to isobutanol which can subsequently be employed in the production of high octane motor gasoline.

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