Process for the purification of terephthalic acid

Details Process for the purification of terephthalic acid Process for the purification of terephthalic acid

1984-08-31

1986-08-12

Trousof, Natalie

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

Organic compounds

Carboxylic acids and salts thereof

562412, 562485, C07C 5142

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046057633

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an improved process for the purification of crude terephthalic acid which has been produced by the oxidation of para-xylene. The process comprises contacting the crude terephthalic acid with oxygen-containing gas at a temperature of about 190.degree. to 230.degree. C. and a pressure of about 1500 to 3600 kPa in the presence of a solvent comprising an alkanoic acid which is preferably acetic acid. The process further comprises the use of a novel and surprisingly effective catalyst system. The catalyst system comprises cobalt, a bromine source, and pyridine.

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