Eagle View Technologies, Inc.

Jack S Warren

Steve J Zoubek

David R Westphal

A method and apparatus for the production of ketones via a one-step synthesis from aldehydes. In the method of the invention, an aldehyde, a carboxylic acid, and a source of oxygen, such as water, are allowed to react in the vapor phase in a catalytic tube reactor. Asymmetrical ketones, such as methyl cyclopropyl ketone, are particularly desirable reaction products.

Preparation of ketones from aldehydes

Method and apparatus for the preparation of ketones

A method and an apparatus for producing aromatic aldehydes, including benzaldehyde and metatolualdehyde wherein the reaction occurs in the vapor phase. Raw materials and a source of oxygen are fed into a tube reactor. The raw materials may be in a liquid or vapor phase. The reaction to form the aldehyde is catalyzed by suitable solid or liquid catalysts, including copper containing catalysts.

Method and apparatus for the preparation of aldehydes

A method for continuously producing a ketone in a tube reactor at elevated weight hourly space velocities and in the presence of a catalyst from feed material comprised of a first carboxylic acid or aldehyde or their derivatives and a second carboxylic acid and a method for using the ketone production method to produce herbicidal or other agricultural compounds.

A catalyst structure and method of making and using the same in a ketone production process. The catalyst structure includes a substantial theoretical monolayer of catalyst on a catalyst support to optimize ketone yield and weight hourly space velocities.

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Blountville, TN, United States of America

Jack S Warren