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Reactive distillation process for hydrolysis of esters

  • US 20020077501A1
  • Filed: 10/13/2001
  • Published: 06/20/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/16/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A process for preparing a carboxylic acid from an alkyl ester comprising:

  • a. introducing said alkyl ester into a reaction zone of a reactive distillation column wherein said reaction zone is at a temperature and pressure to preferentially produce said carboxylic acid and an ether from said ester; and

    b. recovering said ether and said carboxylic acid.

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