Abstract: An improved single-step catalytic vapor phase (amm)oxidation process for the conversion of one or more C2-C8 alkanes to one or more oxidation products, including unsaturated carboxylic acids and unsaturated nitriles, whereby a higher yield of the oxidation products is achieved.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 8, 2005
Date of Patent:
May 13, 2008
Assignee:
Rohm and Haas Company
Inventors:
Rebecca Fushimi, Anne Mae Gaffney, John T. Gleaves, Scott Han, Sergiy O. Shekhtman, Gregory S. Yablonsky