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Process for reforming a dimethylbutane-free hydrocarbon fraction

CA 1333620 C · Owner: Exxon Chemical Patents, Inc. · Inventors: Nadler, Murray; Kao, Jar-Lin

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A process for reforming a hydrocarbon fraction substantially free of dimethylbutanes. The hydrocarbon is separated into fraction comprising the C5- hydrocarbons and the dimethylbutanes, a light fraction excluding dimethyl butanes, and a heavy fraction. The light fraction is reformed in the presence of a monofunctional catalyst and, the heavy fraction is reformed in the presence of a bifunctional catalyst.

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  • Granted December 20, 1994. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 20, 2011.
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FiledMarch 17, 1989
GrantedDecember 20, 1994
Term endedDecember 20, 2011
Patent numberCA 1333620 C
Classification (IPC)C07C5/32 +2 more

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19901993199619992002200520082011Application filedMarch 17, 1989Patent grantedDec 20, 1994Term endedDec 20, 2011

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