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Process for the manufacture of xylaric acid and uses thereof

US5731467A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 1996
Grant dateMar 24, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/295
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Process for the manufacture of xylaric acid, characterized in that it consists of the oxidative degradation of 5-ketogluconic acid in alkaline medium using oxygen or a gas containing it. The xylaric acid obtained is of use as a calcium-chelating agent or as a component of polyhydroxypolyamides or as an intermediate in the synthesis of xylitol.

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