Basf Corporation

Ronald L Jagta

Rolf Pinkos

Deepak S Thakur

Rostam Jal Madon

Olga Osetska

Provided are catalysts suitable for the production of tetrahydrofuran from 1,4-butanediol. Also provided are methods of use of these catalyst, as well as catalyst systems. The catalysts described herein contain only Lewis acidity, but not Br&#xf8;nsted acidity, which results in decreased production of ether byproducts.

Catalyst for tetrahydrofuran synthesis

Provided are catalysts suitable for the production of tetrahydrofuran from 1,4-butanediol. Also provided are methods of use of these catalyst, as well as catalyst systems. The catalysts described herein contain only Lewis acidity, but not Bro&#xf8;nsted acidity, which results in decreased production of ether byproducts.

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