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Process for producing a tetraalkylthiuram disulfide

US4120764A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 1978
Grant dateOct 17, 1978
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Expiry dateJan 16, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25B3/23
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for producing a tetraalkylthiuram disulfide which comprises electrolytically oxidizing a dialkylammonium dialkyldithiocarbamate having the formula ##STR1## wherein each R represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, in the presence or absence of a supporting electrolyte to produce a tetraalkylthiuram disulfide, the electrolytic oxidation being carried out in one or more solvents which dissolve at least one of the starting dialkylammonium dialkyldithiocarbamate and the resulting tetraalkylthiuram disulfide.

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