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Purification of propylene oxide by extractive distillation

US4140588A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 1977
Grant dateFeb 20, 1979
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Expiry dateAug 5, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D3/40
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Propylene oxide is separated from contaminating quantities of methanol and acetone by extractive distillation with water.

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