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Process for the preparation of 4-acyloxyazetidin-2-one by singlet oxygen oxidation

US4940520A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 1989
Grant dateJul 10, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D205/08
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The 4-acyloxyazetidin-2-ones, which are intermediates in the production of carbapenems and penems, are produced from 4-furanylazetidin-2-ones by singlet oxygen oxidation.

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