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Esterification process

US5508457A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 1994
Grant dateApr 16, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J29/89
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention is directed to a process for the transesterification of carboxylic acid esters, in which process a catalyst is used which is substantially insoluble in the reaction mixture under reaction conditions, said catalyst comprising at least one silicate of the Group IVB elements of the Periodic Table as the active component.

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