Patents by Inventor Peter C. C. Smits

Peter C. C. Smits has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Process for the preparation of 2-keto-aldonic acids
    Patent number: 4620034
    Abstract: Preparation of 2-keto-aldonic acids, e.g., 2-keto-gluconic acid, by oxidizing an aldose, e.g. glucose, or aldonic acid in aqueous solution with molecular oxygen. Use is made of a platinum catalyst together with a catalytic amount of lead and/or bismuth and/or a compound thereof. The pH of the solution is in the range of from 4 to 12 and preferably in the range of from 7 to 9. The reaction may be carried out at a temperature in the range of 0.degree. to 200.degree. C. and preferably in the range of from 25.degree. to 80.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1986
    Assignee: Akzo NV
    Inventor: Peter C. C. Smits