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Purification of terephthalic acid

US4626598A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 1985
Grant dateDec 2, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/487
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved method for producing purified terephthalic acid by catalytic hydrogenation is disclosed. Control of the reduction of colored compounds during the production of purified terephthalic acid is effected by modulating solution hydrogen concentration during hydrogenation.

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