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Process for recovering ethanol

US8704015B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2012
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C29/149
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Recovery of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid. Separation and purification processes of the crude ethanol products are employed to allow recovery of ethanol and remove impurities.

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