Process for toluene and methane coupling in a microreactor

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2008-03-13

2011-12-06

Dang, Thuan D (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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08071836

ABSTRACT:
A process for making ethylbenzene and/or styrene by reacting toluene with methane in one or more microreactors is disclosed. In one embodiment a method of revamping an existing styrene production facility by adding one or more microreactors capable of reacting toluene with methane to produce a product stream comprising ethylbenzene and/or styrene is disclosed.

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