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Purification of acetic acid with ozone in the presence of an oxidation catalyst

US5155266A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 1991
Grant dateOct 13, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2011

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

Abstract

Acetic acid containing iodide, unsaturates and carbonyl impurities is purified by treatment with ozone in the presence of an oxidation catalyst. The acetic acid product may be further contacted with activated carbon or ion-exchange resins for additional removal of impurities.

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