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1,4-Diacyloxy-2,3-butendiol

US3950399A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 1974
Grant dateApr 13, 1976
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Expiry dateJan 30, 1994

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C69/54
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A new compound, 1,4-diacyloxy-2,3-butanediol, having the general formula ##EQU1## where R is hydrogen atom or methyl group. The compound can be used above all as a crosslinking agent in the preparation of crosslinked hydrophilic polymeric gels. This compound can be prepared by opening the epoxy ring in such a way, that 1 mole of 1,2-3,4-diepoxybutane is treated with 2 moles of unsaturated acid of the general formula ##EQU2## where R has the aforementioned meaning.

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