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Decarboxylation process for 2-ketoaldonic acids

US5872247A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 1997
Grant dateFeb 16, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07H7/027
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Catalytic decarboxylation process for 2-ketoaldonic acids by nickel ions characterized in that an aqueous solution of a 2-ketoaldonic acid is put in contact with a resin carrying vinylpyridine groups. The process allows in particular ribulose, xylulose and erythrulose to be easily obtained.

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