OXIDATIVE DEHYDROGENATION OF A HYDROCARBON TO PRODUCE A MORE UNSATURATED PRODUCT; CATALYST FOR THE PROCESS

摘要

A method is disclosed for the oxidative dehydrogenation of hydrocarbon compounds such as alkylated aromatics, alkanes, alkenes, and oxygenates such as alcohols. The method comprises contacting the hydrocarbon compound with oxygen in the presence of oxidative dehydrogenation catalyst. The catalyst exhibits good selectivity to desired products and has sufficient activity to maintain low reaction temperatures. Further, there are disclosed catalysts, doped with a redoxactive transition metal moiety, which exhibit increased activity and selectivity.