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Conversion of syngas to dimethyl ether

CA 1254585 A · Owner: Mobil Oil Corporation · Inventors: Bell, Weldon K.; Chang, Clarence D.

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Synthesis gas, optionally together with water is contacted, at 232 to 399°C with a catalyst comprising coprecipitated Cr Cu and, Zn components in which the atomic ratio Cr/(Cu+Zn) is 0.1 to 1.0 and an acidic dehydrating component and aged catalyst is regenerated by contact with an oxygen-containing gas at 38 to 538°C.

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  • Granted May 23, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 23, 2006.
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FiledApril 28, 1981
GrantedMay 23, 1989
Term endedMay 23, 2006
Patent numberCA 1254585 A
Classification (IPC)C07C43/04

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198219851988199119941997200020032006Application filedApril 28, 1981Patent grantedMay 23, 1989Term endedMay 23, 2006

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