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Improved method for the preparation of 1,4-cineole

US4831163A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 1987
Grant dateMay 16, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D493/08
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is provided for preparing cineole in an improved yield and with increased 1,4- isomer content, by reaction of terpin hydrate or terpineol with an acid, such as phosphoric acid, with distillation of the cineole from the reaction mixture as the cineole is formed.

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