Methods for preparation of macrocyclic polyester oligomer via heterogeneous catalysis

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8829152
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13403608

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The invention relates to methods and systems for preparing macrocyclic polyester oligomer (MPO) directly from monomer via heterogeneous catalysis, rather than by depolymerizing a polyester. For example, in an exemplary embodiment, cyclic poly(butylene terephthalate) (cPBT) is produced by reacting butanediol (BDO) and dimethylterephthalate (DMT) in an organic solvent—for example, ortho-dichlorobenzene (oDCB). The mixture flows over (or otherwise contacts) the catalyst-coated fiberglass or silica gel, e.g., which is packed in a column or bed. MPO is produced in the reaction mixture, while residual linears and catalyst residue remain in the column/bed.

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LIQUID THERMO PLASTICS INC925 E WELLS ST STE 420 MILWAUKEE WI 53202

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Mihalich, James Shrewsbury, US 3 1
Webb, Jimmy Lynn Ballston Lake, US 28 333

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