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Method for producing carboxylic acids having 1-3 carbon atoms from renewable resources

US8663955B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 2011
Grant dateMar 4, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/245
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing carboxylic acids having 1-3 carbon atoms, characterized in that 2,3-butanediol and/or acetoin are reacted to form carboxylic acids having 1-3 carbon atoms.

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