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Production of terephthalic acid

US6307099A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 2000
Grant dateOct 23, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/582
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An aromatic carboxylic acid such as terephthalic acid is produced by the liquid phase oxidation of a precursor thereof, the oxidation being carried out in such a way that substantially all of the aromatic carboxylic acid produced in the course of the reaction is maintained in solution during the reaction.

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