(under subclass 57) Processes in which the organic compound is an ester.
(1) Note. For purposes of this subclass the term "ester" includes amide and nitrite.
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38, for a separatory distillation process in which an organic acid or an alcohol is added to form in situ an ester which aids separation by changing the relative volatility of components of the distilland.