This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Industries. Active years: 1984.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1984
Title: Karel Formanek: Inventor in Polyphenol Preparation.
Introduction
Karel Formanek is an inventor associated with Sérézin-du-Rhône, France, and Rhone-Poulenc Industries. His recorded patent work concerns a process for preparing polyphenols through the oxidation of hydroxybenzaldehydes.
Latest Patents
Formanek is associated with 1 patent, titled “Preparation of Polyphenols by Oxidation of Hydroxybenzaldehydes.” The invention describes oxidizing a hydroxybenzaldehyde with hydrogen peroxide in an aqueous medium containing an alkali or alkaline earth metal base. Its defining feature is that the reaction medium’s pH is continuously maintained at no greater than 7 throughout the oxidation. The process is suited to preparing compounds such as hydroxy-p-vanillin from guaiacol and the novel compound 2,4,6-triformylphenol.
Career Highlights
The patent reflects Formanek’s contribution to chemical-process innovation, particularly methods for producing polyphenolic compounds under controlled reaction conditions. His work is associated with Rhone-Poulenc Industries.
Collaborations
Formanek’s listed coworkers include Daniel Michelet and Dominique Petre, who are also associated with the patent work.
Conclusion
Karel Formanek’s recorded invention focuses on controlled oxidation as a practical approach to preparing polyphenols and related compounds.
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