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Preparation of acetic acid

US7524988B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2006
Grant dateApr 28, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/487
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for removing aldehyde impurities from an acetic acid stream is disclosed. The method comprises reacting an acetic acid stream containing aldehyde impurities with a hydroxyl compound to form corresponding acetals. The acetals are subsequently removed from the acetic acid by, e.g., distillation.

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