Methanol to Olefins

Basics

• Often abbreviated as MTO
• Olefins can also be called alkenes (double check this, may be similar to rubber vs. elastomer where there is a slight difference) and thus can be abbreviated as MTA
• A Process whereby Methanol is converted to olefins
• One of the ways to make petroleum products from biological source materials
• Can be an integrated step in a Gas to Liquids process as well, but it can work from methanol on it's own as well

Internal Links

• Methanol to DME

External Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Methanol to Olefins