Bayer develops purification process for acetonitrile
Bayer Technology Services has developed a four-step process for the purification of acetonitrile (ACN) at its headquarters in Leverkusen, Germany. The process enables ACN feedstock to be purified on the ton scale to pharmaceutical production quality. The conversion price ranges from Euro 10-17 per litre depending on the quality of the feedstock provided.
Bayer Technology Services has developed a four-step process for the purification of acetonitrile (ACN) at its headquarters in Leverkusen, Germany. The process enables ACN feedstock to be purified on the ton scale to pharmaceutical production quality. The conversion price ranges from Euro 10-17 per litre depending on the quality of the feedstock provided.
Technical quality ACN (isocratic grade) can be purified to HPLC quality (gradient grade) or even pharmaceutical quality (ultra gradient grade).
"Upon request we can deliver the pharmaceutical quality ACN to our customers in electropolished 1m3 containers," says Dr Michael Traving, head of Bayer Technical Services" pilot plant facilities.
Typical production quantities range from 250-1,000 litres.
Bayer's facilities are certified for toll manufacturing and waste disposal in 24/5 operation and have a treatment capacity of 4m3 per week.