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Purification of fluorinated alcohols

US7138551B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2004
Grant dateNov 21, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C29/88
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for reducing the level of perfluoroalkanoic acids, perfluoroalkanoic esters, and perfluoroalkyliodides in fluorinated alcohols comprising heating a fluorinated alcohol, or mixtures thereof, containing said acids, esters, or iodides to a temperature of at least 175° C. in the presence of water and a base additive is disclosed.

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