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Process for producing peracids from aliphatic hydroxy carboxylic acids

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OSTI ID:5392156

A process is described for producing peracids from lactic acid-containing solutions derived from biomass processing systems. It consists of adjusting the pH of the solution to about 8 to 9 and removing alkaline residue fractions therefrom to form a solution comprised substantially of lower aliphatic hydroxy acids. The solution is oxidized to produce volatile lower aliphatic aldehydes. The aldehydes are removed as they are generated and converted to peracids.

Research Organization:
Solar Energy Research Inst., Golden, CO (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-83CH10093
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
None
Application Number:
ON: DE85017738
OSTI ID:
5392156
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English