Patent ID: 9067199
Filing Date: 2015-06-30
Classification: B01J,C07C

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: converting an alcohol having at least 2 carbon atoms into a corresponding olefin in a dehydration process, wherein conversion of the alcohol is performed in the presence of a catalyst, wherein a method of making the catalyst comprises the following steps in sequential order: a) introducing phosphorus into a zeolite comprising at least one ten member ring in a structure thereof, b) mixing the phosphorus modified zeolite of step a) with at least a component selected among one or more binders, salts of alkali-earth metals, salts of rare-earth metals, clays and shaping additives, b)* making a catalyst body from the mixture of step b), c) an optional drying step or an optional drying step followed by a washing step, d) a calcination step, d*) an optional washing step followed by drying, wherein all phosphorus in the zeolite is introduced in step a) prior to introduction of any binder, salt of alkali-earth metal, salt of rare-earth metal, clay or shaping additive to the zeolite.