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Method for preparing alkyl lactate and a method for preparing lactamide using the same

US9040740B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2011
Grant dateMay 26, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 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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