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Process for recovering halogen promoters and removing permanganate reducing compounds

US9862669B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2015
Grant dateJan 9, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/48
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to processes for producing acetic acid and, in particular, to improved processes for recovering C2+ alkyl halides and removing permanganate reducing compounds formed during the carbonylation of methanol in the presence of a Group VIII metal carbonylation catalyst to produce acetic acid.

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