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Production of high molecular weight polysuccinimide and high molecular weight polyaspartic acid from maleic anhydride and ammonia

US5219952A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 1992
Grant dateJun 15, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G73/1092
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of producing high molecular weight polysuccinimide and high molecular weight polyaspartic acid. Reacting maleic anhydride with ammonia and further reacting with polymerized polysuccinimide. Hydrolyzing the resultant product to form polyaspartic acid.

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