Preparation of macrocyclic lactones
US10633359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08G2261/334
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for preparing a macrocyclic lactone comprising 14 to 17 ring carbon atoms, the process comprising the steps of i) subjecting a reaction mixture comprising an olefin-containing random polyester, formed by metathesis to a cyclo-depolymerization reaction to form the macrocyclic lactone, and ii) concomitant removal of the macrocyclic lactone from the reaction mixture.
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