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Quantitative hydrolysis of cellulose to glucose using zinc chloride

US4452640A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 1982
Grant dateJun 5, 1984
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC13K1/02
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Cellulose may be quantitatively hydrolyzed to glucose without formation of degradation products by pretreatment of cellulose with zinc chloride to liquify the cellulose and thereafter hydrolyzing the cellulose with acid.

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