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Process for nitroalkane recovery by aqueous phase recycle to nitration reactor

US9340486B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2013
Grant dateMay 17, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C201/16
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are a process and an apparatus for synthesizing nitroalkanes by reaction of a hydrocarbon feedstock with aqueous nitric acid. Energy and capital costs may be reduced by recycling a majority of the aqueous phase back to the reactor.

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