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Process for the oxidation of .beta.-isophorone

US4026947A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 1976
Grant dateMay 31, 1977
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2531/845
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the oxidation of .beta.-ethylenically unsaturated ketones, especially .beta.-isophorone, is provided whereby the ketone is oxidized with a source of molecular oxygen in an organic liquid solvent in the presence of a base and certain chelate catalysts of cobalt or manganese as defined.

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