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Process for preparation of alpha-ketoglutaric acid
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Page/Page column 2-3, (2012/04/23)
A process for preparation of α-ketoglutaric acid, which is adapted for preparing L-arginine α-ketoglutarate 1:1 and 2:1, comprising the steps of: (a) reacting methyl dichloroacetate and acrylic acid methyl ester with sodium methoxide to obtain dimethyl 2,2-dichloroglutarate; (b) reacting the dimethyl 2,2-dichloroglutarate from step (a) with hydroxide solution to obtain crude α-ketoglutaratic acid aqueous solution; (c) purifying the crude α-ketoglutaratic acid aqueous solution to obtain purified α-ketoglutaratic acid aqueous solution; and (d) adjusting a concentration of the purified α-ketoglutaratic acid aqueous solution by adding water, thereby a yield of the purified α-ketoglutaratic acid aqueous solution is approximately 75%. While avoiding the use of massive organic solvents, the process of the present invention has a remarkable high yield to realize mass production with low manufacturing cost and shortened production time.
Process for preparation of L-Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate 1:1 and 2:1
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Page/Page column 3, (2012/04/23)
A process for preparation of α-ketoglutaric acid, L-arginine α-ketoglutarate 1:1 and 2:1, comprising the steps of: providing a α-ketoglutaratic acid aqueous solution at an adjusted concentration; adding one equivalent mole of solid L-arginine to the α-ketoglutaratic acid aqueous solution; stirring and allowing reaction under a controlled temperature; (e) obtaining a resulting L-arginine α-ketoglutarate 1:1 solution with a pH of approximately 3?4 or L-arginine α-ketoglutarate 2:1 solution with a pH of approximately 6.5?7; and obtaining a final product of L-arginine α-ketoglutarate 1:1 or 2:1 through spay drying. The yield of the final product is approximately 94% for L-arginine α-ketoglutarate 1:1 and 97% for L-arginine α-ketoglutarate 2:1 through the process. Large amount of solvents is eliminated and reaction time is shortened but the yield is increased, hence realizing mass production through reactor in a cost and time effective manner.