Polymerization of mono and disaccharides with monocarboxylic acids and lactones
US6821547B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08B37/0009
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a process and product by process for preparing a carbohydrate polymer which comprises polymerizing a sugar at a temperature below the point of substantial decomposition thereof and under reduced pressure in the presence of a catalytic effective amount of an organic acid selected from the group consisting of a monocarboxylic acid, a lactone of a monocarboxylic acid and arylol, while removing water formed during said polymerization, said organic acid being non-volatile and having only one acidic functionality and having no amino groups thereon.
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