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Process for purification of naphthalenedicarboxylic acid

US5344969A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1992
Grant dateSep 6, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/43
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for purifying a crude naphthalenedicarboxylic acid containing impurities and coloring substances obtained by the oxidation of a di-substituted naphthalene, dispense with the use of a large amount of alkali or acid, and producing a naphthalenedicarboxylic acid having a high purity and good color effectively and in a high recovery is disclosed, which comprises dissolving the crude naphthalenedicarboxylic acid in a mixed solvent comprising an amine compound and an alcohol and conducting crystallization.

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