The Role of Internal Diffusion in the Hydrogenation of Butanal, 2-Methylpropanal and 2-Ethylhex-2-enal in Autoclave on a Copper Catalyst

Authors

  • J. Hanika Department of Organic Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague
  • H. Malcekova Department of Organic Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague

Abstract

The rate of hydrogenation of butanal, 2-methylpropanal and 2-ethylhex-2-enal was studied on a copper catalyst in the shape of tablets and Raschig rings at 100 to l60 °C and 7 MPa was studied. It was found that the reaction is strongly affected by internal diffusion since the catalyst particles with a larger external surface (Raschig rings) were markedly more active. A first-order rate law with respect to the hydrogenated aldehydes has been confirmed.

Published

1999-12-15

How to Cite

Hanika, J., & Malcekova, H. (1999). The Role of Internal Diffusion in the Hydrogenation of Butanal, 2-Methylpropanal and 2-Ethylhex-2-enal in Autoclave on a Copper Catalyst. Chemické Listy, 93(11). Retrieved from http://www-.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/2565

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