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Process for the preparation of adipic acid

US4902827A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 1988
Grant dateFeb 20, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/313
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is an improved process for the preparation of adipic acid by the air oxidation of cyclohexane in the presence of acetic acid and a catalyst system comprising cobalt and zirconium and/or hafnium.

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