Conversion of a lower alkane
CA 1265537 C · Owner: Amoco Corporation · Inventors: Spangler, Michael J.; Jezl, James L.; Michaels, Glenn O.
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This invention relates generally to the conversion of a lower molecular weight alkane to more valuable higher, molecular weight hydrocarbons, and more particularly concerns an aforesaid process which comprises the oxidative coupling of the alkane. Thus the present invention discloses an improved method for converting at least one feedstock alkane containing from 1 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 …
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- Granted February 6, 1990. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 6, 2007.
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