EP0460917A2 — Method of producing eicosapentaenoic acid or an ester derivative thereof
Assigned to Kansai Chemical Engineering Co Ltd · Expires 1991-12-11 · 34y expired
What this patent protects
The present invention provides a method for producing eicosapentaenoic acid and the ester derivative thereof with a concentration as high as 80% or more, using a unique continuous distillation process under and a reduced pressure. The present invention also a method above-m…
USPTO Abstract
The present invention provides a method for producing eicosapentaenoic acid and the ester derivative thereof with a concentration as high as 80% or more, using a unique continuous distillation process under and a reduced pressure. The present invention also a method above-mentioned, using a continuous distillation process and urea adduct process by a specific apparatus construction.
Drugs covered by this patent
- Vascepa (ICOSAPENT ETHYL) · Amarin Pharms
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