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Production of acetic acid comprising feeding at least one reactant to a recycle stream

US8461379B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2010
Grant dateJun 11, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/582
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to processes for producing acetic acid from carbon monoxide and, in particular, to improved processes, wherein at least one reactant is fed upstream of a reactor recycle pump and/or to a pump-around loop.

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