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Process for preparing 2,5-dimethyl-2,4-hexadiene

US4409419A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 1981
Grant dateOct 11, 1983
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2531/04
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

2,5-Dimethyl-2,4-hexadiene is prepared by dehydrating 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-hexanediol in liquid phase. The reaction takes place by contacting 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-hexanediol, melted or dissolved in an appropriate solvent, with acids, heating the mixture at a temperature of 100.degree. C.-160.degree. C. and distilling off water from the reaction environment as it is being formed. The pressure can range between 1 and 10 bars.

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