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Use of cyclic esters to prepare 2,3-dichloro-4-(2-thenoyl)phenoxyacetic acid

US4166061A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 1977
Grant dateAug 28, 1979
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Expiry dateNov 2, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D333/24
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A new process and intermediates for preparing 2,3-dichloro-4-(2-thenoyl)phenoxyacetic acid (ticrynafen, a diuretic agent) using as a key reaction a Friedel-Crafts acylation of an esterified 3-(2,3-dichlorophenoxy)-1,2-propanediol using a thenoyl halide.

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