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Process for the preparation of indoles

US4659841A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 5, 1985
Grant dateApr 21, 1987
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/582
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing indoles in high yield by reacting anilines and 1,2-glycols in a liquid phase in the presence of a cadmium bromide or iodide/potassium bromide or iodide catalyst. The used catalyst can be easily recovered and when reused, exhibits excellent performance.

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