Relevant properties for catalytic activity of sulfonic ion-exchange resins in etherification of isobutene with linear primary alcohols | Health & Environmental Research Online (HERO)

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HERO ID

3486701

Reference Type

Journal Article

Title

Relevant properties for catalytic activity of sulfonic ion-exchange resins in etherification of isobutene with linear primary alcohols

Author(s)

Hug Badia, J; Fite, C; Bringue, R; Ramirez, E; Iborra, M

Year

2016

Is Peer Reviewed?

Yes

Journal

Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
ISSN: 1226-086X

Volume

Page Numbers

36-45

DOI

10.1016/j.jiec.2016.07.025

Web of Science Id

WOS:000384873100005

Abstract

The catalyzed liquid-phase reaction of isobutene with a homologous series of linear alcohols, from methanol to 1-butanol, has been studied at 333 K and 1.5 MPa. Sixteen sulfonic ion-exchange resins, to cover a wide range of properties, have been assayed. A response surface methodology analysis allowed to identify the most relevant catalyst properties, and the change of their relative importance along the homologous series of alcohols. Globally, reaction rates increase with the alcohol length. Resins with a high acid capacity and low specific volume of swollen polymer are the most active ones for the studied etherification reactions. (C) 2016 The Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Keywords

Alkyl tert-butyl ethers; Isobutene; Primary alcohol; Sulfonic ion-exchange resins