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Separation of an organic acid from a fermentation broth with an anionic polymeric adsorbent

US5068419A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 1989
Grant dateNov 26, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/47
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An organic acid is separated from a fermentation broth by using an adsorbent comprising a water-insoluble macroreticular or gel weakly basic anionic exchange resin possessing tertiary amine or pyridine functional groups or a strongly basic anionic exchange resin possessing quaternary amine functional groups. The resins are in sulfate form and have a cross-linked acrylic or styrene resin matrix. The organic acid is desorbed with water or dilute inorganic acid, e.g., sulfuric. The pH of the feed is maintained below the first ionization constant (pKa.sub.1) of the organic acid to obtain high selectivity.

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