Method for the production of L-ascorbic acid by lactonization of 2-keto-L-gulonic acid or s2-keto-L-gulonate esters

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of L-ascorbic acid, in which free 2-keto-L-gulonic acid or C3-C10-alkyl 2-keto-L-gulonate is lactonized under acidic conditions in the presence of a water-miscible solvent and where this solvent in situ forms a solvent in which the ascorbic acid...

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Main Authors BOETTCHER ANDREAS, BURST WOLFRAM
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 09.09.2003
Edition7
Subjects
APPARATUS THEREFOR
CHEMISTRY
GENERAL METHODS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
METALLURGY
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES
SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS ORMEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
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Summary:The invention relates to a process for the preparation of L-ascorbic acid, in which free 2-keto-L-gulonic acid or C3-C10-alkyl 2-keto-L-gulonate is lactonized under acidic conditions in the presence of a water-miscible solvent and where this solvent in situ forms a solvent in which the ascorbic acid formed is poorly soluble.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20020275565