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Process for production of polygalactomannan ethers

US4169945A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 1978
Grant dateOct 2, 1979
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Expiry dateJan 5, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/922
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides an improved process for producing alkyl ethers of polygalactomannan gum by contacting polygalactomannan gum with alkyl halide in the presence of a metal hydroxide catalyst and a quaternary ammonium phase-transfer agent.

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