One step synthesis of methyl t-butyl ether from t-butanol using fluorosulfonic acid-modified clay catalysts
CA 2069389 A1 · Owner: Texaco Chemical Inc. · Inventors: Knifton, John F.
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ONE STEP SYNTHESIS OF METHYL t-BUTYL ETHER FROM t-BUTANOL USING FLUOROSULFONIC ACID-MODIFIED MONTMORILLONITE CLAYS ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE, A method is disclosed wherein t-butanol is reacted with methanol in a reaction zone in one step to provide methyl tert-butyl ether and the improvement of accomplishing the reaction which comprises:, a. Using a catalyst consisting of a montmorillonite clay, optionally pretreated with a mineral acid then treated with a flurosulfonic acid; b. continuously contacting said t-butanol and methanol in a molar amount of about 0.1 to 10 moles of methanol per mole of t-butanol with said catalyst at a temperature of about 20°C to about 250°C and a pressure of …
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