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Process for adjusting degree of acetyl substitution of cellulose acetate

US8455637B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2011
Grant dateJun 4, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08B3/06
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for adjusting an intermolecular or intramolecular 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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