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Process for the manufacture of o-nitrobenzaldehyde

US4689433A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 1986
Grant dateAug 25, 1987
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C201/12
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the manufacture of o-nitrobenzaldehyde by oxidation of o-nitrotoluene, characterized in that o-nitrotoluene is made to react with an aqueous solution containing Cerium.sup.iv perchlorate and from 5 to 9 moles/liter of perchloric acid; according to a preferred embodiment, the dispersion of o-nitrotoluene in an aqueous solution containing from 5 to 9 moles per liter of perchloric acid is first prepared and then an aqueous solution is gradually added, containing Cerium.sup.iv perchlorate and 5-9 moles/liter of perchloric acid.

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