Continuous method for producing muconic acid from aldaric acid

According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a continuous method of producing muconic acid from aldaric acid in the presence of a solid heterogeneous catalyst and an alcohol solvent with short reaction time. Another aspect of the present invention is the use of a non-ex...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors Thomas, David, Asikainen, Martta, Martiskainen, Miika, Jauhiainen, Olli, Linnekoski, Juha
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 09.05.2019
Subjects
ACYCLIC OR CARBOCYCLIC COMPOUNDS
CHEMISTRY
METALLURGY
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a continuous method of producing muconic acid from aldaric acid in the presence of a solid heterogeneous catalyst and an alcohol solvent with short reaction time. Another aspect of the present invention is the use of a non-expensive solid heterogenous catalyst, which is automatically separated from the product.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201716304317