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Isomerization of carboxylic acids

US4939298A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 1989
Grant dateJul 3, 1990
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/353
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Isomerization of branched saturated alkyl carboxylic acids to linear or isomeric branched alkyl carboxylic acids, or vice versa, by heating in the presence of a iodide or bromide promoted rhodium catalyst and carbon monoxide.

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