Abstract: A process for producing an olefin oxide which comprises reacting an olefin with oxygen in the presence of a catalyst comprising (a) ruthenium metal or a ruthenium oxide, (b) manganese oxide and (c) alkaline metal component or alkaline earth metal component.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 26, 2011
Date of Patent:
November 18, 2014
Assignee:
Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
Inventors:
Yoshihiko Ohishi, Anusorn Seubsai, Selim Senkan