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Method for acylation of starch

US5703226A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 1995
Grant dateDec 30, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08B31/04
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the uniform acylation of starch comprising preconditioning the starch with a base for at least six hours, adjusting the pH to a suitable range for acylation, adding the desired acylation agent and isolating the acylated starch. A continuous method for acylating starch is also described.

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