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Countercurrent multi-stage water crystallization of aromatic compounds

US4861919A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 29, 1988
Grant dateAug 29, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 29, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C37/685
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the purification of an aromatic compound, e.g. isopropylidenediphenol, comprising using a multi-stage countercurrent process wherein the crystals are melted by the addition of heat and water prior to each crystallization step and wherein one crystallization is accomplished at a pre-selected low temperature.

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