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Purification of materials containing carbonyl contaminants

US4105701A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1975
Grant dateAug 8, 1978
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Expiry dateApr 28, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C29/76
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A liquid contaminated with a carbonyl compound, especially an aldehyde, is purified by being contacted with a bed of solid polyvinyl alcohol particles or fibers. The carbonyl compound is adsorbed or chemisorbed onto the solid polyvinyl alcohol surface with resulting reaction in the carbonyl content of the liquid.

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