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Process for the direct alpha-methylenation of ketones

US11401228B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2019
Grant dateAug 2, 2022
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C67/343
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for preparing an α-methylene ketone comprising the step of reacting a ketone with formaldehyde in the presence of a catalyst which is an organic compound comprising at least one acid function or the corresponding salt, ester or amide thereof and at least one amine function or the corresponding ammonium salt, or a zwitterion thereof.

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