Acetone process

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2005-08-23

2005-08-23

Richter, Johann (Department: 1621)

Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series

Organic compounds

Oxygen containing

C568S392000, C568S393000, C568S411000

Reexamination Certificate

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06933414

ABSTRACT:
A process is provided for the production of acetone from formaldehyde and methyl chloride. In the process formaldehyde is reacted in the vapor phase with methyl chloride to produce acetone and hydrogen chloride. Acetaldehyde may be formed as an intermediate in the reaction. The byproduct hydrogen chloride may be recovered from the process to produce additional methyl chloride from methyl alcohol.

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