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Method for preparation of n-butyl nitrite

US10125087B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2016
Grant dateNov 13, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2219/00166
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention discloses a method for the continuous preparation of n-butyl nitrite with a low content of n-butanol comprising the reaction of n-butanol, an acid and NaNO2 in a continuous way, in which the n-butanol, an acid and NaNO2 are mixed in a mixing device which provides for a pressure drop of at least 1 bar; the acid is selected from the group consisting of HCI, H2SO4, formic acid, methanesulfonic acid, and mixtures thereof; and the amount of HCI is at least 1.02 molar equivalent based on the molar amount of n-butanol.

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