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Method for producing di(2-ethylyhexyl) terephthalate

US9090557B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 2014
Grant dateJul 28, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C67/08
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for producing di(2-ethylhexyl)terephthalate (DOTP), which comprises subjecting terephthalic acid and 2-ethylhexanol to esterification in the presence of a chelate catalyst. The method of the present invention increases the reaction rate, improves the filtration efficiency of the ester product and yields DOTP with low APHA.

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