PROCESS FOR THE REMOVAL OF IODINE FROM ACETYL COMPOUNDS

摘要

Disclosed is a process for the removal of iodine, including I2, I<-> and iodine-containing organic compounds, from acetic acid or anhydride wherein an acetyl product stream comprising (i) acetic acid or acetic anhydride and (ii) iodine, one or more iodine-containing compounds or a mixture thereof is subjected to distillation in the presence of a packing material comprising iron, nickel, copper, or an alloy thereof.