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Method for adjusting the degree of substitution with acetyl group of cellulose acetate

US7671193B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2002
Grant dateMar 2, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08B3/24
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for adjusting an intermolecular or intermolecular degree of acetyl substitution of cellulose acetate is disclosed. The process comprises ripening cellulose acetate in the presence of a catalyst, an acetyl donor, and water or an alcohol. The amount of water and the alcohol is in the range of 0.1 to 10 mol % based on the amount of the acetyl donor.

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