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Preparation of cyclopropane carboxylic acid esters

US4332962A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 1981
Grant dateJun 1, 1982
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2601/02
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Process for the preparation of 3(2,2-dihalovinyl)-2,2-dimethyl cyclopropane carboxylic acids, especially permethrin acid ethyl ester, by reacting a diazoacetic acid ester with a 1,1-dihalo-4-methyl-1,3-pentadiene in the presence of a catalyst comprising a divalent rhodium salt of a carboxylic acid or borofluoric acid. The products have improved yields and better cis/trans isomer ratios than when the more common catalysts, e.g. copper-bronze, are used.

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