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Method for the dehydration of lactate salt to acrylic acid or acrylic salt

US9828325B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2016
Grant dateNov 28, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/41
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for catalytically dehydrating lactate salt to acrylic acid, acrylate salt, or mixtures thereof with high yield and selectivity and without significant conversion to undesired side products, such as, acetaldehyde, propionic acid, and acetic acid, are provided. The catalysts include acid-base bifunctional catalysts.

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