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Process for the continuous preparation of glyoxylic acid

US5068417A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 1990
Grant dateNov 26, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/09
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for continuous preparation of a concentrated aqueous solution of glyoxylic acid by hydrolysis of glyoxylic acid ester hemiacetals, wherein glyoxylic acid ester hemiacetals are treated with steam in countercurrent in a reactor cascade.

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