Patent ID: 7655749
Filing Date: 2010-02-02
Classification: C07D,C08G

Abstract:
1. A method for synthesizing dimeric or higher polymeric reaction products of nitrogen aromatics, comprising: contacting a composition comprising the nitrogen aromatic with a catalyst composition, wherein the nitrogen aromatic composition comprises a compound or a mixture of compounds represented by the structure wherein X is —N— or —CR R wherein the catalyst composition is in particulate form and comprises a first metal substrate having a second reduced metal coated on the substrate, wherein the first metal is selected from the group consisting of Mg, V, Cr, Zn, Al, Li, Na, K, Be, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ti, Si, and alloys thereof; and the second metal is selected from the group consisting of Ni, Co, Cu, Ti, V, Re, Ru, Rh, Ir, Pd, Pt, Ag, Au, and alloys thereof.