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Preparation of esters

US4323685A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 1981
Grant dateApr 6, 1982
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C255/00
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Certain alpha-cyano esters are prepared by reacting an acyl halide with an aldehyde in a substantially water-immiscible aprotic solvent and an aqueous solution of water-soluble cyanide salt in the presence of a rate-promoting agent selected from acid salts of tertiary amines.

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