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Process for preparing purified dimethyl naphthalenedicarboxylate

US5254719A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 1991
Grant dateOct 19, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C67/54
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing purified dimethyl-2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate by the esterification of 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid is disclosed, and which process provides for the efficient removal of residual oxidation catalyst metals from the dimethyl-2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate and efficient removal of particulate contaminants.

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