Abstract
It was found that the oxidative coupling of dimethyl ether (DME) to dimethoxyethane was catalyzed by SnO2/MgO catalyst at around 200°C and 16 atm. The formation of 1,2-dimethoxyethane was favored for lower reaction temperatures, intermediate operating pressures and higher DME/O2 ratios. The reaction mechanism for the supported tin catalyst system was assumed to be based on a redox cycle.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | L5-L9 |
Journal | Applied Catalysis |
Volume | 53 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1989 |