Conversion of a lower alkane
CA 1263673 C · Owner: Amoco Corporation · Inventors: Jezl, James L.; Spangler, Michael J.; Michaels, Glenn O.
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This invention relates generally to the conversion of a lower molecular weight alkane to more valuable heavier hydrocarbons, and more particularly concerns an aforesaid process which comprises the oxidative coupling of the alkane. The specification discloses a method for converting at least one feedstock alkane containing from l to 3 carbon atoms to more valuable higher molecular, weight hydrocarbons, comprising: (a) contacting the feedstock alkane containing from 1 to 3 carbon atoms with an oxygen-containing gas in a reactor in the presence of an oxidative coupling catalyst at a temperature in the range of from about 600°C. to about 1000°C. to thereby produce a gaseous mixture comprising …
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- Granted December 5, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 5, 2006.
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