Method for preparing alkyl lactate and a method for preparing lactamide using the same
US9040740B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C231/02
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This disclosure relates to a method for preparing alkyl lactate with high yield and high selectivity, comprising the step of reacting glycerol with water or alcohol in the presence of a catalyst.In addition, the present invention provides a method for efficiently preparing lactamide using the alkyl lactate.
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