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Process for the preparation of (2,2)-paracyclophane

US4675462A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 1986
Grant dateJun 23, 1987
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2603/92
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the preparation of (2,2)-paracyclophane by conversion of p.methylbenzyltrimethylammonium halide to the corresponding hydroxide and by Hofmann elimination from p.methylbenzyltrimethylammonium hydroxide, wherein both reactions are carried out in the same aqueous solution of an alkaline hydroxide and in the presence of a copper or iron compound.

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