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Production of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated ketones

US4005147A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 1972
Grant dateJan 25, 1977
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Expiry dateOct 10, 1992

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2601/14
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the production of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated ketones by reaction of an aldehyde with a ketone in the presence of a catalyst consisting essentially of zinc oxide in the liquid phase. The ketones obtained are suitable in some cases as solvents and in some cases as intermediates for the production of valuable odorants, dyes, plastics and especially natural substances.

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