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Method of recycling a catalyst in a reaction involving the direct oxidation of cyclohexane into adipic acid

US5756837A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 1997
Grant dateMay 26, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/584
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for recycling a catalyst containing cobalt including treating a reaction mixture obtained during the direct oxidation of cyclohexane to adipic acid by extracting at least some of the glutaric acid and succinic acid which are formed in the reaction.

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