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Process for downstream recovery of nitroalkane using dividing wall column

US8410323B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2010
Grant dateApr 2, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C201/08
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are a process and apparatus for synthesizing nitroalkanes by reaction of a hydrocarbon feedstock with aqueous nitric acid. Energy and capital costs may be reduced by using a dividing wall column.

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