Olefin hydration process and catalyst
AssigneeBP Chemicals Limited
InventorGordon John Haining
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Abstract
This invention relates to a novel catalyst composition comprising a heteropolyacid and a siliceous support which is in the form of extrudates or pellets and to a process for hydrating olefins to the corresponding alcohols in the vapour phase in the presence of such a catalyst composition. By using the specific catalyst composition described herein it is possible not only to increase the space-time-yield of a process but also to prolong the life thereof thereby reducing the frequency with which the catalyst is changed or replaced on a plant, especially in an olefin hydration process.
Claims11
A process for hydrating an olefin to the corresponding alcohol in the vapor phase in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a heterpolyacid catalyst supported on a siliceous support derived from an amorphous, non-porous synthetic silica, the siliceous support having at least 99% w/w purity and being in the form of extrudates or pellets.
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