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Process for the preparation of N- phosphonomethylglycine

US4851159A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 1988
Grant dateJul 25, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F9/3813
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is disclosed for the preparation of N-phosphonomethylglycine which comprises bringing together under reaction conditions glyoxylic acid or a derivative thereof and an N-acylaminomethylphosphonic acid represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of alkyl having from one to about 6 carbon atoms, haloalkyl having from one to about six carbon atoms, benzyl and phenyl.

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