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Process for producing 2,3,5,6-tetrachloropyridine and 3,5,6-trichloropyridin-2-ol

US4327216A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 1980
Grant dateApr 27, 1982
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D213/61
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

2,3,5,6-Tetrachloropyridine and/or 3,5,6-trichloropyridin-2-ol can be obtained, using a simple novel process, by reacting trichloroacetyl chloride, in the presence of a catalyst, for example copper (I) chloride or -bromide, with acrylonitrile. 2,3,5,6-Tetrachloropyridine and 3,5,6-trichloropyridin-2-ol are suitable for producing various active substances, particularly for producing insecticides, herbicides and fungicides.

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