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Production of dimethylaminomethyl copper phthalocyanine

US4920217A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 1988
Grant dateApr 24, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09B47/16
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a process for the production of dimethylaminomethyl copper phthalocyanine having an average of 1 to 4 dimethylaminomethyl groups per molecule which comprises reacting aminomethyl copper phthalocyanine having an average of 1 to 4 aminomethyl groups per molecule with formaldehyde and aqueous formic acid at a concentration of 2 to 60%, at atmospheric pressure, and at an elevated temperature.

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