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Method of hydrogenating iso-.alpha. acids in a buffered solution

US6303824A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 11, 1999
Grant dateOct 16, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12C9/025
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of preparing tetrahydroiso-.alpha.-acids from iso-.alpha.-acids is disclosed wherein the reaction medium is a buffered, aqueous alcoholic solution. The method can also employ up to 85% w/w spent hydrogenation catalyst. The method advantageously avoids the formation of undesirable side products.

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