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Process for the preparation of p-nitrophenetole

US4454355A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 1982
Grant dateJun 12, 1984
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C201/12
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a process for the preparation of p-nitrophenetole with high yields and in an especially pure form from p-chloronitrobenzene and ethanol by heating to a temperature of from 60.degree. to 80.degree. C. with addition of alkali metal hydroxide and a phase transfer catalyst.

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