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Title:

Vapour phase Continuous Catalytic Ammoxidation Process for the Preparation of Ortho-chloro Benzonitrile

Value Proposition:
  • Continuous operation
  • High selectivity
  • Scalable fixed-bed reactor setup
  • Cost-effective and less wasteful
Summary Application:

Vapour phase fixed-bed catalytic process for selective ammoxidation of o-chloro toluene to produce o-chloro benzonitrile

Advantages:

Intermediates in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals (herbicides, pesticides), and dyes

Commercialization Status: Licensed awaiting commercialisation
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology[CSIR-IICT]
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Industrial Applications: Agrochemicals [Agriculture] Bulk Chemicals [Chemistry, Chemical Processes] Catalysts [Chemistry, Chemical Processes]
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