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Method for recovering an organic compound from solutions

US5980640A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 1996
Grant dateNov 9, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC13K13/002
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for recovering a crystallizable organic compound from solutions containing said compound. In accordance with the method, the compound is crystallized substantially by way of nucleation from a solution having high viscosity and high supersaturation in respect of the compound to be recovered, and the formed crystals are recovered.

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