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Method for separating dimethyl carbonate from methanol

US10815185B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2018
Grant dateOct 27, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2202/20
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for separating dimethyl carbonate from methanol includes subjecting a raw material containing dimethyl carbonate and methanol to extractive distillation. The extractant contains an ionic liquid and a compound having a general formula of CH3O(CH2CH2O)nCH3, n being an integer of 2-8. The ionic liquid is an imidazole ionic liquid, a pyridine ionic liquid, or a mixture thereof.

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