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Multi-stage glycolic acid crystallization

US7439391B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2007
Grant dateOct 21, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/43
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a high yield process to prepare high purity crystalline glycolic acid using a multi-loop crystallization process characterized by high liquid and/or solid recycle, said process suitable for large scale purification and producing high purity glycolic acid with low diglycolic acid content.

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