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Continuous method for manufacturing betaine aqueous solution

US8766000B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2011
Grant dateJul 1, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2219/00094
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for continuously preparing a betaine aqueous solution, including the reaction of an amine with an ω-halocarboxylic acid, in the presence of water and a base. Said method is characterized in that it is carried out in a device consisting of at least two consecutive reactors (R1) and (R2), the reactor (R2) being a tubular reactor.

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