METHOD OF PREPARING CATALYST FOR SYNTHESIS OF N-METHYLANILINE Russian patent published in 2006 - IPC B01J37/02 B01J23/86 C07C211/48 

FIELD: organic synthesis catalysts.

SUBSTANCE: invention provides improved method for preparing catalyst for synthesis of N-methylaniline from aniline and methanol. Method comprises impregnation of alumina carrier with copper nitrate solution, to which were added nitrates of modifying metals selected from group consisting of manganese, chromium, iron, cobalt, and zinc, after which impregnated carrier is dried at temperature ensuring effective conversion of deposited nitrates into oxides of corresponding metals. When calcined, catalyst is subjected to additional impregnation with copper ammine solution, wherein Cu content (on conversion to oxide) lies within 0.6 to 7.0% based on the weight of catalyst, then dried at 100-120°C, and re-calcined at 230-250°C. After first calcination Cu content is 10.1-13% and after the second it rises by 0.6-5.0%. Lifetime of catalyst increases by a factor of 1.3 to 2.

EFFECT: increased lifetime of catalyst.

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