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Process for preparing glyphosate and glyphosate derivatives

US4568432A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 1984
Grant dateFeb 4, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F9/3817
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing glyphosate and derivatives of related structure. A precursor primary or secondary amine, such as glycine, is condensed with a carbonyl compound, such as formylphosphonic acid or its acetals, and the condensation product is reduced to produce the desired product.

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