Process for nitroalkane recovery by aqueous phase recycle to nitration reactor
US8431754B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C201/16
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are a process and an apparatus for synthesizing nitroalkanes by reaction of a hydrocarbon feedstock with aqueous nitric acid. Energy and capital costs may be reduced by recycling a majority of the aqueous phase back to the reactor.
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