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Synthesis of 3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-oxazolidinones

US4933462A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 1988
Grant dateJun 12, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D263/24
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A 3-(substituted)-2-oxazolidinone is prepared by refluxing equimolar proportions of a dialkanolamine and dimethyl carbonate in the absence of a catalyst. A yield of at least about 90 percent of a highly pure product is obtained.

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