Abstract: The catalyzed oxidative coupling of a lower molecular weight alkane to higher molecular weight hydrocarbons which are then oligomerized to form aromatic hydrocarbons is disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 28, 1985
Date of Patent:
June 28, 1988
Assignee:
Amoco Corporation
Inventors:
James L. Jezl, Glenn O. Michaels, Michael J. Spangler