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Methods of photocatalytic decarboxylation of saturated carboxylic acid

US4303486A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 1979
Grant dateDec 1, 1981
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Expiry dateMar 28, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S204/905
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for heterogeneous photocatalytic decarboxylation of saturated carboxylic acids on several n-type semiconductor powders are disclosed. Major reaction products are the corresponding alkanes and carbon dioxide.

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