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Method of preparing 2-aryl benzoxazoles and 2-aryl benzothiazoles

US4107169A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 1977
Grant dateAug 15, 1978
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Expiry dateApr 20, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D277/66
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is provided for the preparation of 2-arylbenzoxazoles and 2-arylbenzthiazoles which comprises reacting a trichloromethyl-substituted aromatic compound with an aromatic compound carrying one amino group and one hydroxy or mercapto group in ortho position to each other. The compounds obtained by the process of the invention form the basis of numerous optical brighteners and find use in dyes, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and heat-resistant fibers.

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