Process for the production of xylitol
US6894199B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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