US1552875A - Process for making homologues of styrol from aromatic hydrocarbons - Google Patents
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- PPBRXRYQALVLMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Styrene Chemical compound C=CC1=CC=CC=C1 PPBRXRYQALVLMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 title description 10
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- HFPZCAJZSCWRBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N p-cymene Chemical compound CC(C)C1=CC=C(C)C=C1 HFPZCAJZSCWRBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 9
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- XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N Iron Chemical compound [Fe] XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 4
- 125000000217 alkyl group Chemical group 0.000 description 4
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- VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N methane Chemical compound C VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 3
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- RWGFKTVRMDUZSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N cumene Chemical class CC(C)C1=CC=CC=C1 RWGFKTVRMDUZSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 229910052742 iron Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
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- 125000002496 methyl group Chemical group [H]C([H])([H])* 0.000 description 2
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- UHOVQNZJYSORNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N Benzene Chemical class C1=CC=CC=C1 UHOVQNZJYSORNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
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- 241000779819 Syncarpia glomulifera Species 0.000 description 1
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- BADXJIPKFRBFOT-UHFFFAOYSA-N dimedone Chemical compound CC1(C)CC(=O)CC(=O)C1 BADXJIPKFRBFOT-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 125000001495 ethyl group Chemical group [H]C([H])([H])C([H])([H])* 0.000 description 1
- 239000011521 glass Substances 0.000 description 1
- 125000004435 hydrogen atom Chemical group [H]* 0.000 description 1
- 125000001449 isopropyl group Chemical group [H]C([H])([H])C([H])(*)C([H])([H])[H] 0.000 description 1
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- C07C4/00—Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing a larger number of carbon atoms
- C07C4/08—Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing a larger number of carbon atoms by splitting-off an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic part from the molecule
- C07C4/12—Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing a larger number of carbon atoms by splitting-off an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic part from the molecule from hydrocarbons containing a six-membered aromatic ring, e.g. propyltoluene to vinyltoluene
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- This invention relates to the production of homologues of styrol by the pyrogenic decomposition of hydrocarbons having nine or more carbon atoms, more than two of which are inthe side chain. More particularly it relates to the production of homologues of styrol by splitting off a hydro carbon group from homologues o analogues of benzol.
- the object of the invention vis to provide a process for producing homologues of styrol by heating hydrocarbons having at least ten hydrogen atoms and at least nine carbon atoms, more than two-of which are in a side chain to atemperature of ap roximately 500 C. toapproximately 700 and partially decomposing the hydrocarbon by the removal of an alkyl group therefrom to form compounds having the general formula ArCHzCH where Ar is aryl.
- the apparatus consists of a source of carbon dioxide or other neutral gas from which the gas is led by a pipe through :1 flow-meter whence it is introduced into the interior of an iron pipe which is heated to the required temperature. by gas burners or other suitable means.
- Communicating with the iron tube through a suitable valve and sight glass is a container for the hydrocarbon which constitutes the raw material in the process.
- the temperature is determined for example by means of a thermo-couple, the temperature determination being made on the gas in the interior of the tube at about the middle.
- a condenser and receiver are provided and a gas holder is connected therewith to collect uncondensable gases.
- the general reaction involved in this invention may be expressed as follows: ArC H RzRH+ArCH CH where Ar'is aryl and R represents an alkyl radical. in this reaction an alkyl radical is split oit.
- Ar Depending upon the nature of Ar whether it contains an alkyl group or alkyl groups, such as methyl or ethyl groups or both, will depend the nature of the A1'CH:CH produced.
- the product resulting from treatment of cymene in 4: hrs. and 20 mins. was 87 grams of liquid reaction products from 100 grains of cymeno.
- An analysis of the distillate showed that it contained 35.5 grams, i. e. 53.2% of paramethylstyrol. the main part of the by-products in this crude methyl styrol being unchanged cymene which is easily regenerated under ordinary conditions. Eliminating the regenerated cymene, consequently the yield of methyl styi l under the conditions mentioned is 40-50% calculated on the weight of the ori inal cymene taken.
- a process for making a homologue of styrol which comprises heating an alkylated alkyl benzol containing at least three carbon atoms in at least one of the side chains,
- a process for making a homologue of styrol which comprises heating an isomer of alkylated iso propyl benzol to a temperature of approximately 500-7 00 (1., and liberating methane from. the iso ropyl side chain thereof to produce a homo ogue of styrol.
- a process for making para methyl styrol w ich comprises passing a current of vaporized para meth 1 iso propyl benzol through a tube heated to a temperature of approximately 650 C. and liberating methone from said iso propyl group to produce para methyl styrol.
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Description
Patented Sept. 8, 1925.
UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.
IWAN OSTROMISLENSKY AND MORRIS G. SHEPARD, OF NEW YORK, N. Y., ASSIGNORS T0 THE NAUGATUCK CHEMICAL COMPANY, OF N AUGATUCK, CONNECTICUT, COR- PORATION OF CONNECTICUT.
PROCESS FOR MAKING HOMOLOGUES Oh STYROL FROM AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS.
No Drawing. Original application filed Kay 7, 1924, Serial No. 711,583. Divided and this application filed January 30, 1925. Serial No. 5,892.
sin and Morons G. SHEPARD, a citizen of Russia and a citizen of the United States,
respectively, both residents of New York,
county and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in'lzrocesses for Making lloi'nologues of Styro-l from Aromatic Hydrocarbons, of which the following is a full, clear, and exact description.
This invention relates to the production of homologues of styrol by the pyrogenic decomposition of hydrocarbons having nine or more carbon atoms, more than two of which are inthe side chain. More particularly it relates to the production of homologues of styrol by splitting off a hydro carbon group from homologues o analogues of benzol.
This invention is a division of our copending application Serial No. 711,583, filed May 7, 1924.
'The object of the inventionvis to provide a process for producing homologues of styrol by heating hydrocarbons having at least ten hydrogen atoms and at least nine carbon atoms, more than two-of which are in a side chain to atemperature of ap roximately 500 C. toapproximately 700 and partially decomposing the hydrocarbon by the removal of an alkyl group therefrom to form compounds having the general formula ArCHzCH where Ar is aryl.
This case .is a continuation in part of our application Serial No. 648,751, filed June 30, 1923.
Briefly the apparatus consists of a source of carbon dioxide or other neutral gas from which the gas is led by a pipe through :1 flow-meter whence it is introduced into the interior of an iron pipe which is heated to the required temperature. by gas burners or other suitable means. Communicating with the iron tube through a suitable valve and sight glass is a container for the hydrocarbon which constitutes the raw material in the process. The temperature is determined for example by means of a thermo-couple, the temperature determination being made on the gas in the interior of the tube at about the middle. A condenser and receiver are provided and a gas holder is connected therewith to collect uncondensable gases.
The general reaction involved in this invention may be expressed as follows: ArC H RzRH+ArCH CH where Ar'is aryl and R represents an alkyl radical. in this reaction an alkyl radical is split oit.
Depending upon the nature of Ar whether it contains an alkyl group or alkyl groups, such as methyl or ethyl groups or both, will depend the nature of the A1'CH:CH produced.
This process has been investigated in connection with cymene. The reaction occurs according to the following equation. Cymene which is known as para methyl iso propyl benzol yields para methyl styrol in the equation Specifically the process employing cymene may be carried out as follows: Cymene is introduced from the container into the tube at a rate of .5.6 grams per minute. The tube is heated to 650 0., the diameter of the tube being 25 cm. and length subjected to heating, 67 cm. A current of carbon dioxide at low pressure is passed through the tube continuously during the whole process. The liquid reaction products condense in the receiver which is water cooled. The methan formed in the reaction may be collected in the gasometer. The product resulting from treatment of cymene in 4: hrs. and 20 mins. was 87 grams of liquid reaction products from 100 grains of cymeno. By treating the liquid reaction product with steam 67 grams of crude methyl styrol appeared in the dis tillate and the rei'i'iaining 20 grams of liquid products in the distilling flask. An analysis of the distillate showed that it contained 35.5 grams, i. e. 53.2% of paramethylstyrol. the main part of the by-products in this crude methyl styrol being unchanged cymene which is easily regenerated under ordinary conditions. Eliminating the regenerated cymene, consequently the yield of methyl styi l under the conditions mentioned is 40-50% calculated on the weight of the ori inal cymene taken.
(S'ymene may be obtained by transformation of a wide variety of te enes. In particular it may be obtained f iom cheap varieties of turpentine which in turn are made by distilling shavings of pine-tree stumps with steam.
The processes described are simple and economical, and require simple apparatus only. They produce a relatively high yield of the desired product.
The above example with cymene is representative of a number of reactions which can be carried out with raw materials containin othergroups. The nature of the side 0 ain may be varied considerably, as long as the above general reaction of splitting oif an alkyl radical will yield a product of the general formula ArCHzGH Obviously other positions in the aryl group may be occupied. Mixtures of hydrocarbons falling within the category of this invention may be used to form mixtures of styrol homologues in a manner similar to that mentioned in our copending application Serial No. 5891, filed Jaunary 30, 1925.
It will thus be seen that among others the objects of the invention above enumerated are achieved.
As many apparently widely different embodiments of this invention may be made without departing from the sprit thereof,
- it will be understood that we do not intend to limit ourselves to the specific embodiment herein set forth except .as indicated in the appended claims.
ing the general formula R'ArG Hflt where R represents group substitution in the side chain of said compound, and removing RH therefrom to form a compound of the type R'ArCH: CH
2. A process for making a homologue of styrol which comprises heating an alkylated alkyl benzol containing at least three carbon atoms in at least one of the side chains,
and splitting sufficient alkyl groups from said side chain to yield ahomologue of styrol.
3. A process for making a homologue of styrol which comprises heating an isomer of alkylated iso propyl benzol to a temperature of approximately 500-7 00 (1., and liberating methane from. the iso ropyl side chain thereof to produce a homo ogue of styrol.
4. A process for making para methyl styrol w ich comprises passing a current of vaporized para meth 1 iso propyl benzol through a tube heated to a temperature of approximately 650 C. and liberating methone from said iso propyl group to produce para methyl styrol.
Signed at Cromwell, Connecticut, this 26th day of January, 1925.
IWAN OSTROMISLENSKY.
Signed at New York, New York, this 28th day of January, 1925.
MORRIS G. SHEPARD.
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| US3093694A (en) * | 1960-05-19 | 1963-06-11 | Dow Chemical Co | Method for preparing isopropenyl-substituted aryl hydrocarbons |
| US3449457A (en) * | 1966-12-20 | 1969-06-10 | Monsanto Co | Hydrocarbon conversion |
| US4544782A (en) * | 1984-02-01 | 1985-10-01 | The Regents Of The University Of California | Thermal styrene formation in the presence of O2 |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3093694A (en) * | 1960-05-19 | 1963-06-11 | Dow Chemical Co | Method for preparing isopropenyl-substituted aryl hydrocarbons |
| US3449457A (en) * | 1966-12-20 | 1969-06-10 | Monsanto Co | Hydrocarbon conversion |
| US4544782A (en) * | 1984-02-01 | 1985-10-01 | The Regents Of The University Of California | Thermal styrene formation in the presence of O2 |
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