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Process for production of a carboxylic acid/diol mixture suitable for use in polyester production

US7193109B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2003
Grant dateMar 20, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G63/183
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process by which a carboxylic acid/diol mixture is obtained from a carboxylic acid/solvent slurry without isolation of a substantially dry carboxylic acid solid. More specifically, the present invention relates to a process by which a terephthalic acid/ethylene glycol mixture is obtained from a terephthalic acid/solvent slurry without isolation of a substantially dry terephthalic acid solid.

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