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Process for the preparation of (2,2)-paracyclophane and derivatives thereof

US4734533A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 1986
Grant dateMar 29, 1988
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2006

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

Abstract

Process for the preparation of (2,2)-paracyclophane or derivatives thereof by the Hofmann elimination of p.-methylbenzyltrimethylammonium hydroxide or derivatives thereof, in an aqueous solution of an alkali metal hydroxide, wherein said elimination is carried out in the presence of a ketone of the formula: EQU Ch.sub.3 --CO--CH.sub.2 --R (I) wherein R is hydrogen, a halogen, or an alkyl-carboxylic group.

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