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Process for derivatizing polyglucosamines

CA 2173642 C · Owner: Gruber, James Vincent · Inventors: Gruber, James Vincent

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Processes for the preparation of polyglucosamine derivatives e.g. hydroxypropyl chitosan and carboxymethyl chitosan are disclosed. The polyglucosamine derivatives can be prepared in a covalently bonded form using a dilute caustic medium or ionically bonded form. Strong bases and undesirable water-immiscible organic solvents can be avoided. The covalently bonded derivatives dissolve into the dilute caustic medium upon formation. Compositions containing the derivatives and uses for the derivatives are also disclosed.

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  • Filed April 9, 1996 and granted November 2, 1999. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 9, 2016.
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FiledApril 9, 1996
GrantedNovember 2, 1999
Term endedApril 9, 2016
Patent numberCA 2173642 C
Classification (IPC)C08B37/00 +1 more

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1997199920012003200520072009201120132015Application filedApril 9, 1996Patent grantedNov 2, 1999Term endedApril 9, 2016

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