Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Oxygen containing
Patent
1987-06-12
1988-09-06
Reamer, James H.
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Oxygen containing
568388, C07C 4549
Patent
active
047694963
ABSTRACT:
A process for producing higher ketones comprises the step of contacting under suitable conditions a feed comprising at least one C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 aliphatic aldehyde, and preferably also carbon monoxide, with a catalyst composition comprising (i) copper and/or an oxide thereof and (ii) zinc oxide. Preferably, the feed aldehyde is propanal, and the product comprises at least one C.sub.5 ketone. Ketones are substantially absent from the aldehyde feed.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4694108 (1987-09-01), Elliott
Elliott David J.
Pennella Filippo
Brandes K. K.
Phillips Petroleum Company
Reamer James H.
LandOfFree
Synthesis of ketones from aldehydes does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Synthesis of ketones from aldehydes, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Synthesis of ketones from aldehydes will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1607931