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Extractive distillation of hydrocarbon mixtures employing mixed solvent

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6504760
This patent describes an improvement in a process for separating at least one cycloalkane containing 5-10 carbon atoms per molecule from a least one close-boiling alkane by extractive distillation of a feed consisting essentially of the at least one cycloalkane and the at least one alkane. The improvement comprises employing a solvent.
Assignee:
Phillips Petroleum Co., Bartleville, OK (USA)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4948472
Application Number:
PPN: US s 7-378734
OSTI ID:
6504760
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English