Abstract:
Maleic anhydride is made from n-butane or n-butene in a tubular reactor having an undivided reaction zone which contains two different catalysts-the first catalyst converts at least part of the n-butane or n-butene to butadiene and the second catalyst converts at least part of this product to maleic anhydride.
Abstract:
Molybdenum containing oxidation catalysts are prepared by reducing hexavalent molybdenum to a valence state below +6 prior to or during the catalyst preparation. Reproducible catalysts with superior catalytic activity are conveniently made by this process.
Abstract:
The process in this invention relates to the conversion of organic compounds selected from the group consisting of the nbutylenes, butadiene, crotonaldehyde and furan in a selective manner to maleic anhydride in the presence of a catalyst comprising the mixed oxides of antimony and molybdenum.
Abstract:
Catalysts containing antimony and molybdenum are promoted by the addition of iron or vanadium or mixture thereof to give very desirable catalysts for the preparation of maleic anhydride from 1,3-butadiene, n-butylenes, crotonaldehyde and furan.