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Metal-containing composition and process therewith

US6489433B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2001
Grant dateDec 3, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G63/06
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition that can be used as catalyst is disclosed. The composition comprises, or is produced by combining, (A) a titanium compound; (B) either (i) a complexing agent, (ii) a combination of a complexing agent, hypophosphorous acid or a salt thereof, and optionally a solvent, a zirconium compound, or both, (iii) combinations thereof; (C) a phosphorus compound; and optionally a solvent. Also disclosed is a process that can be used for producing a polyester. The process comprises contacting, in the presence of an esterification or transesterification or polycondensation catalyst composition and a phosphorus compound, a carbonyl compound and an alcohol under a condition suitable for esterification, transesterification, or polymerization. Further disclosed is a process to make polyester with reduced insoluble particles or solids using a phosphorus compound other than the commonly used phosphoric acid.

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