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Polyhydroxycarboxylic acid and preparation process thereof

US5310865A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1992
Grant dateMay 10, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G63/06
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing polyhydroxycarboxylic acid by conducting a dehydration condensation of a hydroxycarboxylic acid or an oligomer thereof in a reaction mixture containing an organic solvent substantially in the absence of water and the polyhydroxycarboxylic acid thus obtained. The process provides polyhydroxycarboxylic acid having excellent properties and processability.

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