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Process for the preparation of dimethylmaleic anhydride

US4644069A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 1985
Grant dateFeb 17, 1987
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/567
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The reaction of maleic acid, fumaric acid and/or maleic anhydride in the presence of N-acylated heterocyclic amidines and at elevated temperature affords dimethylmaleic anhydride in good yield. Catalytic amounts of the amidine employed are sufficient for said reaction.

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