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Process for the preparation of urethanes

US4709073A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 1985
Grant dateNov 24, 1987
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C271/06
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing urethanes by reacting a solution of a nitrogen-containing organic compound and a hydroxyl-containing organic compound with carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst comprising rhodium, as a metal or compound, and essentially free of redox-active metal halide components is disclosed. In the process of this invention, the rate of conversion and selectivity to urethane is increased by providing a primary amine in the reaction solution.

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