Process of recovering 3-hydroxypropionic acid and slurry composition comprising 3-hydroxypropionic acid

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process of recovering 3-hydroxypropionic acid, comprising: forming a 3-hydroxypropionate crystal in a concentrate containing 3-hydroxypropionic acid in the presence of an alkali metal salt; preparing a solution containing the 3-hydroxypropionate crystal separated from the concentrate; and adding ammonia to the solution containing the 3-hydroxypropionate crystal, and a slurry composition comprising a precipitate prepared in the process of recovering 3-hydroxypropionic acid, and 3-hydroxypropionic acid.

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