Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for upgrading a raffinate butene (C4 Raffinate) stream to propylene which can produce polymer grade propylene (PGP) by a metathesis process, without consuming fresh ethylene as a feedstock. By recycling ethylene byproduct in the metathesis equilibrium, propylene selectivity can be further improved without negatively impacting butene conversion. Additionally, upon PGP separation, this technology can provide an effluent acceptable for alkylate production by achieving a balanced butene conversion and heavies coproduction. The disclosed process is a relatively low temperature process which can be deployed as a drop-in option for conventional ethylene/butene metathesis unit and provide additional flexibility to existing operations to balance the supply and demand of C2-C4 light olefins.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for producing 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid dialkyl ester. In one embodiment, the process comprises a) contacting 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid, excess alcohol, and optionally, a catalyst in a reactor at a temperature in the range of from 50° C. to 325° C. and a pressure in the range of between 1 bar to 140 bar to form a liquid phase composition comprising an ester of 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid, the alcohol and water; b) lowering the temperature of the liquid phase composition to form a crude crystallized ester of 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid; c) separating the product of step b) to form a solids phase comprising a purified ester of 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid and a mother liquor comprising alcohol and water; and d) removing at least a portion of the water from the mother liquor. In one embodiment, the 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid is contacted with an alcohol source and optionally, a catalyst.

Abstract: A process for producing furan dicarboxylic acid or an ester thereof from a feedstock comprising hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) and humins is disclosed. Humins are a byproduct from reactions forming HMF from sugars and are typically removed from the HMF prior to any further processing. A humins-containing HMF feedstock is utilized to produce furan dicarboxylic acids and ester substantially free from humins.

Abstract: A process of producing allyl alcohol by reacting glycerin with ReO3—Al2O3 in the presence of gamma-valerolactone (GVL) in a reactor is described. More specifically, a process to produce allyl alcohol, comprising the step of: a) reacting glycerin with ReO3—Al2O3 in the presence of an inert solvent, GVL, in a reactor, and b) collecting the product comprising allyl alcohol.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for upgrading a raffinate butene (C4 Raffinate) stream to propylene which can produce polymer grade propylene (PGP) by a metathesis process, without consuming fresh ethylene as a feedstock. By recycling ethylene byproduct in the metathesis equilibrium, propylene selectivity can be further improved without negatively impacting butene conversion. Additionally, upon PGP separation, this technology can provide an effluent acceptable for alkylate production by achieving a balanced butene conversion and heavies coproduction. The disclosed process is a relatively low temperature process which can be deployed as a drop-in option for conventional ethylene/butene metathesis unit and provide additional flexibility to existing operations to balance the supply and demand of C2-C4 light olefins.

Abstract: A process of producing allyl alcohol by reacting glycerin with ReO3—Al2O3 in the presence of gamma-valerolactone (GVL) in a reactor is described. More specifically, a process to produce allyl alcohol, comprising the step of: a) reacting glycerin with ReO3—Al2O3 in the presence of an inert solvent, GVL, in a reactor, and b) collecting the product comprising allyl alcohol.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for producing 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid dialkyl ester. In one embodiment, the process comprises a) contacting 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid, excess alcohol, and optionally, a catalyst in a reactor at a temperature in the range of from 50° C. to 325° C. and a pressure in the range of between 1 bar to 140 bar to form a liquid phase composition comprising an ester of 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid, the alcohol and water; b) lowering the temperature of the liquid phase composition to form a crude crystallized ester of 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid; c) separating the product of step b) to form a solids phase comprising a purified ester of 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid and a mother liquor comprising alcohol and water; and d) removing at least a portion of the water from the mother liquor. In one embodiment, the 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid is contacted with an alcohol source and optionally, a catalyst.

Abstract: A process for producing furan dicarboxylic acid or an ester thereof from a feedstock comprising hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) and humins is disclosed. Humins are a byproduct from reactions forming HMF from sugars and are typically removed from the HMF prior to any further processing. A humins-containing HMF feedstock is utilized to produce furan dicarboxylic acids and ester substantially free from humins.

Abstract: A process for producing furan dicarboxylic acid or an ester thereof from a feedstock comprising hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) and humins is disclosed. Humins are a byproduct from reactions forming HMF from sugars and are typically removed from the HMF prior to any further processing. A humins-containing HMF feedstock is utilized to produce furan dicarboxylic acids and ester substantially free from humins.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for producing 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid dialkyl ester. In one embodiment, the process comprises a) contacting 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid, excess alcohol, and optionally, a catalyst in a reactor at a temperature in the range of from 50° C. to 325° C. and a pressure in the range of between 1 bar to 140 bar to form a liquid phase composition comprising an ester of 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid, the alcohol and water; b) lowering the temperature of the liquid phase composition to form a crude crystallized ester of 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid; c) separating the product of step b) to form a solids phase comprising a purified ester of 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid and a mother liquor comprising alcohol and water and d) removing at least a portion of the water from the mother liquor. In one embodiment, the 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid is contacted with an alcohol source and optionally, a catalyst.

Abstract: A process for producing furan dicarboxylic acid or an ester thereof from a feedstock comprising hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) and humins is disclosed. Humins are a byproduct from reactions forming HMF from sugars and are typically removed from the HMF prior to any further processing. A humins-containing HMF feedstock is utilized to produce furan dicarboxylic acids and ester substantially free from humins.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method including subjecting an organic stream comprising at least one oxygenate to hydrotreatment, whereby a hydrotreatment product comprising ethylbenzene is produced, wherein the organic stream is a product of a process for the production of propylene oxide; and separating an ethylbenzene product stream from the hydrotreatment product, to yield a residual stream.

Abstract: A process for producing furan dicarboxylic acid or an ester thereof from a feedstock comprising hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) and humins is disclosed. Humins are a byproduct from reactions forming HMF from sugars and are typically removed from the HMF prior to any further processing. A humins-containing HMF feedstock is utilized to produce furan dicarboxylic acids and ester substantially free from humins.

Abstract: A process for producing furan dicarboxylic acid or an ester thereof from a feedstock comprising hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) and humins is disclosed. Humins are a byproduct from reactions forming HMF from sugars and are typically removed from the HMF prior to any further processing. A humins-containing HMF feedstock is utilized to produce furan dicarboxylic acids and ester substantially free from humins.

Abstract: A process for producing furan dicarboxylic acid or an ester thereof from a feedstock comprising hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) and humins is disclosed. Humins are a byproduct from reactions forming HMF from sugars and are typically removed from the HMF prior to any further processing. A humins-containing HMF feedstock is utilized to produce furan dicarboxylic acids and ester substantially free from humins.

Abstract: A process for producing furan dicarboxylic acid or an ester thereof from a feedstock comprising hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) and humins is disclosed. Humins are a byproduct from reactions forming HMF from sugars and are typically removed from the HMF prior to any further processing. A humins-containing HMF feedstock is utilized to produce furan dicarboxylic acids and ester substantially free from humins.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for producing 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid dialkyl ester. In one embodiment, the process comprises a) contacting 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid, excess alcohol, and optionally, a catalyst in a reactor at a temperature in the range of from 50° C. to 325° C. and a pressure in the range of between 1 bar to 140 bar to form a liquid phase composition comprising an ester of 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid, the alcohol and water; b) lowering the temperature of the liquid phase composition to form a crude crystallized ester of 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid; c) separating the product of step b) to form a solids phase comprising a purified ester of 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid and a mother liquor comprising alcohol and water; and d) removing at least a portion of the water from the mother liquor. In one embodiment, the 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid is contacted with an alcohol source and optionally, a catalyst.

Abstract: A process for producing furan dicarboxylic acid or an ester thereof from a feedstock comprising hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) and humins is disclosed. Humins are a byproduct from reactions forming HMF from sugars and are typically removed from the HMF prior to any further processing. A humins-containing HMF feedstock is utilized to produce furan dicarboxylic acids and ester substantially free from humins.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for producing the dialkyl ester of 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid by contacting a feed containing 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid and a high boiling solvent with an alcohol in the presence of a solid acid catalyst using reactive distillation.

Abstract: Processes for preparing a dialkyl ester of 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid are disclosed. The processes comprise contacting 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid with excess alcohol and, optionally, a catalyst at a pressure in the range of between 1 bar and 21 bar and a temperature in the range of from 65° C. to 325° C. to form a vapor reaction product comprising an ester of 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid, the alcohol and water; and distilling the vapor reaction product at a pressure in the range of from 0 bar to 3.5 bar at a temperature in the range of from 38° C. to 204° C. to separate the water and alcohol from the ester of 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid.