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Process for the production of xylitol

US6894199B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2002
Grant dateMay 17, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C29/141
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to the production of xylitol. In particular, processes utilising L-xylose as an intermediate for xylitol production are described. The present invention also relates to process for the preparation or L-xylose, as an intermediate, by-product or end-product to be used per se.

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