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Method of purifying oleic acid

US4601856A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 1985
Grant dateJul 22, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11C1/08
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of producing a highly purified oleic acid is disclosed, which comprises the steps of: PA0 (a) separating and removing the resulting precipitated crystal after the cooling of a solution of oleic acid containing fatty acid mixture and urea in an organic solvent; PA0 (b) separating the resulting crystallized crystal after the partial saponification of the organic solvent solution; and PA0 (c) subjecting the crystal to an acid decomposition.

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