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Production of hydroxyketones

US5166450A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 1991
Grant dateNov 24, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C45/00
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to an improved process for the production of hydroxyketones, especially dihydroxyacetone, by the condensation of one or more aldehydes in the presence of a catalyst and the use of specific process train. The product of this process is a relatively pure and any waste products from the reaction are environmentally friendly because none of the chemical components are discharged into the waste streams.

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