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Process for the preparation of 2-hydroxy-4-(hydroxyalkoxy)-benzophenone

US4978797A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 1989
Grant dateDec 18, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C45/71
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of 2-hydroxy-4-(hydroxyalkoxy)-benzophenone. More particularly the invention is directed to the oxyalkylation of 2,4-dihydroxy benzophenone, using C.sub.2 to C.sub.4 alkylene oxides in the presence of a basic catalyst and water. Such products are useful as ultraviolet light absorbers.

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