Selective decomposition of ethers

Details Selective decomposition of ethers Selective decomposition of ethers

2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Barts, Samuel L. (Department: 1621)

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

Organic compounds

Oxygen containing

C585S640000

Reexamination Certificate

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07102037

ABSTRACT:
A process for selectively converting a dialkyl ether to the corresponding alkene and alkanol comprises contacting a feed containing at least one dialkyl ether with a catalyst comprising a mixed metal oxide which comprises at least one metal selected from Group 4 of the Periodic Table of Elements and at least one metal selected from Group 3 (including the Lanthanides and Actinides) and Group 6 of the Periodic Table of Elements.

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