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US 4,072,732 AGranted
Conversion of methanol and dimethyl ether to C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 monoolefins using a partially hydrated zirconium sulfate catalyst
AssigneeEthyl Corporation
InventorsDuane C. Hargis, Lawrence J. Kehoe
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Abstract
Catalytic process for converting dimethyl ether and methanol to higher hydrocarbons, comprising contacting the dimethyl ether and/or methanol with an alumina, silica or zirconia-supported zirconium sulfate catalyst, at an elevated temperature.
Claims6
A process for the conversion of a reactant selected from the class consisting of methanol and dimethyl ether to C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 monoolefin, said process comprising contacting said reactant with a partially hydrated zirconium sulfate catalyst at a temperature within the range of about 200.degree. C. to about 400.degree. C.
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