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US 10,538,488 B2Granted
Synthesis of methyl ethyl sulfide and related production systems
AssigneeChevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
InventorsDaniel M. Hasenberg, Kenneth M. Lassen, Jason L. Kreider, Henry Hwu
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Abstract
The present invention discloses processes for producing methyl ethyl sulfide by contacting dimethyl sulfide and diethyl sulfide in the presence of a suitable catalyst. Methyl ethyl sulfide can be used as an odorant in natural gas. Integrated mercaptan and sulfide manufacturing systems and integrated methods for making mercaptans and sulfides also are disclosed.
Claims11
A process for producing methyl ethyl sulfide, the process comprising contacting:
- (a) dimethyl sulfide;
- (b) diethyl sulfide;
- and
- (c) a catalyst;
- to form a reaction mixture comprising the methyl ethyl sulfide.
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