Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic synthesis – Preparing organic compound
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Phasge, Arun S (Department: 1724)
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic synthesis
Preparing organic compound
C205S251000, C205S452000, C205S453000, C205S454000, C205S457000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07959784
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are processes of making solutions of metal alcoholates in their corresponding alcohols using an electrolytic process. In one embodiment, sodium methylate in methanol is made from methanol and sodium hydroxide solution. The sodium hydroxide solution is placed in the anolyte compartment and the methanol is placed in the catholyte compartment, and the two compartments are separated by a ceramic membrane that selectively transports sodium under the influence of current. In preferred embodiments, the process is cost-effective and not environmentally harmful.
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Balagopal Shekar
Malhotra Vinod K.
Ceramatec, Inc.
Fonda David
Phasge Arun S
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