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Separation process for C8 aromatics mixture

US10427994B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2014
Grant dateOct 1, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C7/06
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Process for the distillative separation of ethylbenzene from a mixture comprising ethylbenzene and at least one other C8 aromatic compound, comprising distilling said mixture in a distillation column in the presence of an extractive solvent, characterized in that the distillation column is operated at a sub-atmospheric pressure.

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