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Process for preparing 6-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-3-pyridazinone

US4528371A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 1983
Grant dateJul 9, 1985
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C59/90
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing 6-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-3-pyridazinone which comprises reacting 2-hydroxyacetophenone with glyoxylic acid under alkaline conditions, adjusting the pH of the reaction mixture to give a mixture within a pH range of about pH 4.0-9.5 and which contains a weak base, and subsequently reacting with hydrazine. 6-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-3-pyridazinone is a useful intermediate in the preparation of anti-hypertensive agents.

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