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  • Method of making 2-thiols
    Patent number: 7217843
    Abstract: A process for selectively making 2-thiols from alpha olefins is described. The process includes contacting a linear or branched alpha olefin having with H2S in the presence of a catalyst and recovering the 2-thiol from a product mixture. The catalyst includes a support and at least one metal selected from Group IIIA-VIIIA and the branched olefin is branched at the 3-position or higher with respect to the olefin double bond. Compositions wherein the 2-thiols are substantially free of 1-thiol and 3-thiol isomers are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Daniel M. Hasenberg, Mitchell D. Refvik