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Process for the preparation of trimethyl-benzoquinone

US3956346A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 1975
Grant dateMay 11, 1976
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Expiry dateJan 17, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C46/06
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing trimethylbenzoquinone is provided which does not involve the formation of a sulphonic acid intermediate which comprises oxidising 2,3,6-trimethyl-phenol directly with manganese dioxide in an aqueous solution containing sulphuric acid in an amount up to 40% by weight.

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