Rochow process
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The Rochow process is an industrial chemical method for directly synthesizing organosilicon compounds, especially methylchlorosilanes used in silicone production, by reacting methyl chloride with silicon in the presence of a copper catalyst.
All labels observed (1)
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| Rochow process canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Rochow process Context triple: [Eugene G. Rochow, notableIdea, Rochow process]
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Linde process
The Linde process is an industrial gas liquefaction method that enabled large-scale production of liquid air and its components, such as oxygen and nitrogen, revolutionizing refrigeration and gas separation technologies.
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Fischer–Tropsch process
The Fischer–Tropsch process is an industrial chemical method that converts synthesis gas (a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen) into liquid hydrocarbons such as synthetic diesel and other fuels.
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C.
Eschenmoser
Eschenmoser is a Swiss surname most notably associated with Albert Eschenmoser, a prominent organic chemist known for his pioneering work in the synthesis of complex natural products and studies on the origin of life.
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Corey–Kim oxidation
Corey–Kim oxidation is an organic chemistry reaction that converts primary and secondary alcohols into aldehydes and ketones using N-chlorosuccinimide and dimethyl sulfide under mild conditions.
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Barton–McCombie deoxygenation
Barton–McCombie deoxygenation is an organic chemistry reaction that converts alcohols into the corresponding hydrocarbons via radical-mediated removal of the hydroxyl group.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Rochow process Target entity description: The Rochow process is an industrial chemical method for directly synthesizing organosilicon compounds, especially methylchlorosilanes used in silicone production, by reacting methyl chloride with silicon in the presence of a copper catalyst.
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A.
Linde process
The Linde process is an industrial gas liquefaction method that enabled large-scale production of liquid air and its components, such as oxygen and nitrogen, revolutionizing refrigeration and gas separation technologies.
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B.
Fischer–Tropsch process
The Fischer–Tropsch process is an industrial chemical method that converts synthesis gas (a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen) into liquid hydrocarbons such as synthetic diesel and other fuels.
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C.
Eschenmoser
Eschenmoser is a Swiss surname most notably associated with Albert Eschenmoser, a prominent organic chemist known for his pioneering work in the synthesis of complex natural products and studies on the origin of life.
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D.
Corey–Kim oxidation
Corey–Kim oxidation is an organic chemistry reaction that converts primary and secondary alcohols into aldehydes and ketones using N-chlorosuccinimide and dimethyl sulfide under mild conditions.
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E.
Barton–McCombie deoxygenation
Barton–McCombie deoxygenation is an organic chemistry reaction that converts alcohols into the corresponding hydrocarbons via radical-mediated removal of the hydroxyl group.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
industrial chemical process
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organosilicon synthesis method ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
direct process
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direct synthesis of methylchlorosilanes ⓘ |
| byproduct |
ethyldichlorosilane (from ethyl chloride impurities)
ⓘ
higher methylated silanes ⓘ |
| catalystPromoter |
antimony
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arsenic ⓘ phosphorus ⓘ tin ⓘ zinc ⓘ |
| catalystSupport | silicon surface ⓘ |
| developedBy | Eugene G. Rochow ⓘ |
| developedIn | 1940s ⓘ |
| downstreamProcess | hydrolysis of methylchlorosilanes ⓘ |
| downstreamProduct | polydimethylsiloxane ⓘ |
| downstreamProduct |
silicone elastomers
ⓘ
silicone oils ⓘ silicone resins ⓘ |
| feedstockForm |
metallurgical grade silicon
ⓘ
silicon powder ⓘ |
| field |
industrial chemistry
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organosilicon chemistry ⓘ silicone production ⓘ |
| importance | primary industrial route to methylchlorosilanes ⓘ |
| industrialScale | large scale ⓘ |
| mainProduct | dimethyldichlorosilane ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Eugene G. Rochow ⓘ |
| operatesPhase | gas–solid ⓘ |
| optimizationTarget | maximizing dimethyldichlorosilane yield ⓘ |
| produces |
dimethyldichlorosilane
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methylchlorosilanes ⓘ methyldichlorosilane ⓘ silicone precursors ⓘ trimethylchlorosilane ⓘ |
| reactionEnvironment |
fixed-bed reactor
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fluidized bed reactor ⓘ |
| reactionType |
direct synthesis
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heterogeneous gas–solid reaction ⓘ |
| safetyConcern |
corrosive hydrogen chloride formation on hydrolysis
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handling of methyl chloride ⓘ |
| selectivityConcern | distribution of methylchlorosilane isomers ⓘ |
| typicalPressure | near atmospheric pressure ⓘ |
| typicalTemperature | 250–350 °C ⓘ |
| usedFor |
production of silicone polymers
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production of silicones ⓘ |
| usesCatalyst |
copper
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copper-based alloy ⓘ |
| usesReactant |
methyl chloride
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silicon ⓘ |
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