C07C17/25

HFO-1234ZE, HFO-1225ZC AND HFO-1234YF COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING AND USING THE COMPOSITIONS

A fluoropropene composition comprising Z-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, E-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, and optionally 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane wherein the 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene being present in an amount of 0.00001 to 1.0%. A method of producing the fluoropropene, methods for using the fluoropropene and the composition formed are also disclosed.

HFO-1234ZE, HFO-1225ZC AND HFO-1234YF COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING AND USING THE COMPOSITIONS

A fluoropropene composition comprising Z-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, E-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, and optionally 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane wherein the 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene being present in an amount of 0.00001 to 1.0%. A method of producing the fluoropropene, methods for using the fluoropropene and the composition formed are also disclosed.

PROCESS FOR THE REDUCTION OF RfC=CX IMPURITIES IN FLUOROOLEFINS

This disclosure relates to processes which involve: contacting a mixture comprising at least one fluoroolefin and at least one R.sub.fC≡CX impurity with at least one zeolite to reduce the concentration of the at least one R.sub.fC≡CX impurity in the mixture; wherein R.sub.f is a straight-chain perfluorinated alkyl group, and X is H, F, Cl, Br or I; and the at least one zeolite is selected from the group consisting of zeolites having pore opening of at least 4 Angstroms and no more than about 5 Angstroms, zeolites having pore opening of at least about 5 Angstroms and Sanderson electronegativity of no more than about 2.6, and mixtures thereof; provided that the at least one zeolite is not zeolite 4A. This disclosure also relates to processes for making at least one hydrotetrafluoropropene product selected from the group consisting of CF.sub.3CF═CH.sub.2, CF.sub.3CH═CHF, and mixtures thereof; and relates to processes for making at least one hydrochlorotrifluoropropene product selected from the group consisting of CF.sub.3CCl═CH.sub.2, CF.sub.3CH═CHCl, and mixtures thereof.

PROCESS FOR THE REDUCTION OF RfC=CX IMPURITIES IN FLUOROOLEFINS

This disclosure relates to processes which involve: contacting a mixture comprising at least one fluoroolefin and at least one R.sub.fC≡CX impurity with at least one zeolite to reduce the concentration of the at least one R.sub.fC≡CX impurity in the mixture; wherein R.sub.f is a straight-chain perfluorinated alkyl group, and X is H, F, Cl, Br or I; and the at least one zeolite is selected from the group consisting of zeolites having pore opening of at least 4 Angstroms and no more than about 5 Angstroms, zeolites having pore opening of at least about 5 Angstroms and Sanderson electronegativity of no more than about 2.6, and mixtures thereof; provided that the at least one zeolite is not zeolite 4A. This disclosure also relates to processes for making at least one hydrotetrafluoropropene product selected from the group consisting of CF.sub.3CF═CH.sub.2, CF.sub.3CH═CHF, and mixtures thereof; and relates to processes for making at least one hydrochlorotrifluoropropene product selected from the group consisting of CF.sub.3CCl═CH.sub.2, CF.sub.3CH═CHCl, and mixtures thereof.

PROCESS FOR THE REDUCTION OF RfC=CX IMPURITIES IN FLUOROOLEFINS

This disclosure relates to processes which involve: contacting a mixture comprising at least one fluoroolefin and at least one R.sub.fC≡CX impurity with at least one zeolite to reduce the concentration of the at least one R.sub.fC≡CX impurity in the mixture; wherein R.sub.f is a straight-chain perfluorinated alkyl group, and X is H, F, Cl, Br or I; and the at least one zeolite is selected from the group consisting of zeolites having pore opening of at least 4 Angstroms and no more than about 5 Angstroms, zeolites having pore opening of at least about 5 Angstroms and Sanderson electronegativity of no more than about 2.6, and mixtures thereof; provided that the at least one zeolite is not zeolite 4A. This disclosure also relates to processes for making at least one hydrotetrafluoropropene product selected from the group consisting of CF.sub.3CF═CH.sub.2, CF.sub.3CH═CHF, and mixtures thereof; and relates to processes for making at least one hydrochlorotrifluoropropene product selected from the group consisting of CF.sub.3CCl═CH.sub.2, CF.sub.3CH═CHCl, and mixtures thereof.

Process for producing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, and reactor for carrying out said process

A process for producing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene comprises the steps: i) in a first adiabatic reactor comprising a fixed bed composed of an inlet and an outlet, bringing 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene into contact with hydrofluoric acid in the gas phase in the presence of a catalyst to produce a stream A comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, HF and unreacted 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene; and ii) in a second adiabatic reactor comprising a fixed bed composed of an inlet and an outlet, bringing hydrofluoric acid into contact in the gas phase, optionally in the presence of a catalyst, with at least one chlorinated compound to produce a stream B comprising 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene. The stream A obtained in step i) feeds said second reactor. The inlet temperature of the fixed bed of one of said first or second reactors is between 300° C. and 400° C. The longitudinal temperature difference between the inlet and the outlet of the fixed bed in question is less than 20° C.

Process for producing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, and reactor for carrying out said process

A process for producing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene comprises the steps: i) in a first adiabatic reactor comprising a fixed bed composed of an inlet and an outlet, bringing 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene into contact with hydrofluoric acid in the gas phase in the presence of a catalyst to produce a stream A comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, HF and unreacted 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene; and ii) in a second adiabatic reactor comprising a fixed bed composed of an inlet and an outlet, bringing hydrofluoric acid into contact in the gas phase, optionally in the presence of a catalyst, with at least one chlorinated compound to produce a stream B comprising 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene. The stream A obtained in step i) feeds said second reactor. The inlet temperature of the fixed bed of one of said first or second reactors is between 300° C. and 400° C. The longitudinal temperature difference between the inlet and the outlet of the fixed bed in question is less than 20° C.

Method for producing difluoroethylene

The present invention aims to provide an efficient method for obtaining a desired isomer of HFO-1132 from a composition comprising trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)) and cis-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(Z)). The present invention provides, as a means for solving the problem, a method for producing HFO-1132(E) and/or HFO-1132(Z), comprising steps (1) to (3): (1) supplying a composition comprising HFO-1132(E) and/or HFO-1132(Z) to a reactor filled with a catalyst to perform an isomerization reaction between the HFO-1132(E) and the HFO-1132(Z); (2) separating the reaction product obtained in step (1) into a first stream comprising the HFO-1132(E) as a main component, and a second stream comprising the HFO-1132(Z) as a main component; and (3) recycling the first stream or the second stream obtained in step (2) to the reactor, to subject the first stream or the second stream to the isomerization reaction.

Method for producing difluoroethylene

The present invention aims to provide an efficient method for obtaining a desired isomer of HFO-1132 from a composition comprising trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)) and cis-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(Z)). The present invention provides, as a means for solving the problem, a method for producing HFO-1132(E) and/or HFO-1132(Z), comprising steps (1) to (3): (1) supplying a composition comprising HFO-1132(E) and/or HFO-1132(Z) to a reactor filled with a catalyst to perform an isomerization reaction between the HFO-1132(E) and the HFO-1132(Z); (2) separating the reaction product obtained in step (1) into a first stream comprising the HFO-1132(E) as a main component, and a second stream comprising the HFO-1132(Z) as a main component; and (3) recycling the first stream or the second stream obtained in step (2) to the reactor, to subject the first stream or the second stream to the isomerization reaction.

Process for making HCFO-1233zd

Disclosed is a process for the production of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd) which includes reacting a propane feedstock comprising tetrachlorofluoropropanes, trichlorodifluoropropanes, dichlorotrifluoropropanes, or a mixture thereof, in the presence of a solid catalyst. The process generally comprises the following four steps: (i) providing a propane feedstock comprising trichlorodifluoropropanes and dichlorotrifluoropropanes, (ii) reacting the feedstock in a vapor phase reactor in the presence of HF and in the presence of a solid catalyst under conditions effective to form a product stream comprising HCFO-1233zd and unconverted starting materials, (iii) recovering or removing HCl and HF, and (iv) isolating HCFO-1233zd(E), HCFO-1233zd(Z), or both.